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Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Prices Grow at a Near-Record Pace

March 30, 2022 by Patrick Jones

U.S home prices grew at a near-record pace in January according to the National S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index; year-over-year home prices rose by 19.20 percent in January as compared to December's reading of 18.90 percent. Home prices rose 1.80 percent on a month-to-month basis from December to January.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Finance, Home Value

Why Did My Application For A Refinance Get Turned Down?

March 8, 2022 by Patrick Jones

If you want to save money on your home loan, you might want to refinance. During the refinancing process, you could secure a better interest rate on your home loan. You could also withdraw cash from your home's equity value to cover other expenses. Similar to a regular mortgage application, some refinance applications are denied. Why is this the case, and what should you do next?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Home Value, Mortgage

Home Values Are Impacted By School Zones: Is The Move Worth It?

December 8, 2020 by Patrick Jones

If you are looking for a home, then you probably have a budget in mind. You also need to know about the most common factors that influence the price of a home. One factor that always seems to play a role in the price of a home is the quality of the school system. This makes sense. After all, a lot of people who are looking for a home have children (or are planning on having children) and want to make sure they have access to a quality education. At the same time, is it truly worth the price increase to have access to a better school district?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Value, Mortgage, School Zome

Tips For Deciding The Value Of A Home

August 21, 2020 by Patrick Jones

Homes are more than just a building. They are filled with memories of children taking their first steps, holidays that were celebrated with family members and friends, and Super Bowl parties filled with smiles and cheers.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips, Real Estate Tagged With: Home Value, Mortgage Tips, Pricing Your Home

The Healthy Home? Selling The Wellness Value Of A Home

July 23, 2020 by Patrick Jones

A study by the World Health Organization says that 90% of our health comes from where and how people live. Homeowners are paying more attention to wellness. These considerations extend to the home that they want to buy. Do you want to get a great price when you sell your home? Go green and go healthy.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Health, Home Value, Selling Home

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