Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 2, 2016 Last week’s economic news included Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with new and pending home sales readings. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve met analyst’s expectations and did not raise the target federal funds rate, which remains at 0.25 […]
Walter Whitehurst Fed Holds Steady on Federal Funds Rate In its post-meeting statement, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve announced its decision not to raise the current federal funds rate of 0.25 to 0.50 percent. Although FOMC members acknowledged further improvement in the U.S. economy and jobs markets, the committee cited […]
Walter Whitehurst 5 Tips to Reduce Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Buying a home isn’t cheap – and even though mortgage rates are low, your own financial circumstances may mean that your monthly payment is more than you can afford. Whether you’re a new buyer looking to save money or a cash-strapped owner who needs to […]
Walter Whitehurst Homeowner Association Rules: How They May Affect Your Buying Decision Beyond the mortgage, maintenance and property taxes of a new home, you may not be aware that many newer communities require you to be part of the Homeowner Association (HOA). If you’re wondering about what the HOA entails and how this can impact […]
Walter Whitehurst 5 Fun Ways to Spring Clean with the Kids Spring-cleaning might seem like a necessity if you’ve accrued a lot of stuff through the fall and winter seasons, but it can be hard to determine how to get your kids involved. If you’re looking for tips on how to get this task done […]
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 25, 2016 Last week’s economic releases included Existing Home Sales, Commerce Department Releases on Housing Starts and Building Permits and the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released according to their weekly schedule. Home […]
Walter Whitehurst Existing Home Sales Jump, Builder Confidence Holds Steady Home buyers kicked the spring home shopping season into gear and boosted sales of pre-owned homes in March. Existing home sales rose 5.10 percent in March according to the National Association of Realtors®. 5.33 million pre-owned homes were sold in March against expectations of 5.30 […]
Walter Whitehurst How to Determine the Right Mortgage for You: The Pros and Cons of Each Type Finding the right mortgage can be a struggle. There’s a wide array of mortgage products on the market, and you don’t always need to get a mortgage through your bank – and with so many options, it’s hard […]
It can be easy to forget, but the first thing people will see when they come to your home is the outside, so it’s important to have a well-maintained and picturesque property that represents the inside of your home positively. If you’re looking for a few ways to boost your outdoor space, here are a […]
Walter Whitehurst Investor Thoughts: What Home-buyers Can Learn from a Real Estate Investor’s Stand-point There are plenty of things to consider when purchasing an investment property, from the size of place that you’re looking for to the price of home you’re able to afford. While it’s certainly worth knowing what you want going in, here […]