Walter Whitehurst Fed Policymakers Make Interesting Decision on Interest Rates According to a press release by the Federal Reserve, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the current target federal funds rate will hold steady at 0.25 to 0.50 percent. Committee members cited positive developments in the U.S economy including jobs growth, stronger labor markets and […]
Archives: March 2016
7 Best House Hunting Tips
Spring is almost here! The warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and longer days are perfect for viewing homes in person, and it’s no wonder that the spring season is a popular time for home buyers to start looking at homes and neighborhoods. But before you start driving around and visiting open houses, you should follow these important house hunting […]
4 Websites to Help You Evaluate the Safety of Your Future Neighborhood
Walter Whitehurst 4 Websites to Help You Evaluate the Safety of Your Future Neighborhood When you’re just moving into a neighborhood, it can be hard to know exactly what you’re getting into. Certainly, you can see the sights for yourself and read about your new community online, but there are still things that may not […]
3 Psychological Hacks That Will Help You Sell Your Home Faster
Walter Whitehurst 3 Psychological Hacks That Will Help You Sell Your Home Faster From real estate agents to home buyers, there are so many tips out there on how to sell your home faster that it can be overwhelming to determine which tricks will boost your success rate and make the sale. Of course, you […]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 14, 2016
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 14, 2016 Last week’s economic news included Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The City of Detroit also announced a program to help would-be buyers purchase homes that do not qualify for mortgage […]
3 Budget-friendly DIY Weekend Renovations to Step into Spring
Walter Whitehurst 3 Budget-friendly DIY Weekend Renovations to Step into Spring The springtime is often the best time of the year for cleaning up and getting rid of old items, but with its proximity to the winter months it can still be hard to commit to large-scale renovations. If you’re looking for some small fixes […]
Looking to Invest or Live in an Up and Coming Neighborhood? 5 Clues to Finding The Best Ones
Walter Whitehurst Looking to Invest or Live in an Up and Coming Neighborhood? 5 Clues to Finding The Best Ones Making a home purchase in a neighborhood that is sure to boom in the coming years can be a great real estate investment, but guessing on the next trendy locale may seem fraught with risk. […]
How to Calculate Your True Cost of Living and Determine How Much of a Home You Can Afford
Walter Whitehurst How to Calculate Your True Cost of Living and Determine How Much of a Home You Can Afford A monthly mortgage can seem like enough of a financial responsibility on its own, but there are many factors involved in home ownership that affect its fiscal feasibility. If you’re in the market for a […]
Working from Home? Learn How to Create the Perfect Office with Any Spare Room
Walter Whitehurst Working from Home? Learn How to Create the Perfect Office with Any Spare Room With the increasing flexibility of the modern workplace, there are many more businesses offering their employees the opportunity to work from home. While this shift in the job market has created a bevy of new options for freelance workers, […]
When Do I Get My Loan Closing Disclosure?
Walter Whitehurst When Do I Get My Loan Closing Disclosure? If an eligible loan proceeds from Estimate to closing, creditors must provide a Closing Disclosure form documenting the actual transaction terms and costs THREE business days before consummation. It must be in writing, whether paper or digital, and disclose ONLY the information specified by […]