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3 Tips To Consider When Buying A Home With An FHA Mortgage

February 3, 2023 by Patrick Jones

FHA loans are becoming increasingly popular these days as potential homeowners may not able to qualify for mortgages from traditional lenders. The FHA insures some higher-risk loans, in turn allowing borrowers with low down payments and less than perfect credit to purchase homes and bolster the housing market.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: FHA Loans, Mortgages

S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Prices Fall In November

February 2, 2023 by Patrick Jones

U.S. home prices continued to fall in November according to S&P Case-Shiller's month-to-month national and 20-city home price indices, but home price growth rates remained in positive territory year-over-year. The national home price index posted a 7.70 percent year-over-year home price growth rate as of November 2022.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Reports, Mortgage Rates

Is It Worth It to Put More Than 20 Percent Down?

February 1, 2023 by Patrick Jones

Are you thinking of buying a new home this spring or summer? If so, you're not alone. Many thousands of individuals and families alike will become homeowners this year. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, you probably know there are significant choices to make. One of the big decisions you will have to ponder is how much you want to invest in your down payment.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

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