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FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction Rolled Back By President Trump
The FHA mortgage insurance reduction of 0.25% would have saved 2 million borrowers an estimated $900 per year, according to documentation written by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For homes costing $185,000, the typical borrower would save $500. While $500 in savings doesn't sound like a lot, when you're a first-time buyer [...]
Money, Millennials, and Buying Homes
Is 2017 the year Millennials finally become homebuyers? Perhaps, but they’ll likely need a little help to close the deal. Many parents want to help their Millennial generation children become homeowners - especially those still living at home. The question to answer? What is the best thing to do to help Millennials become homebuyers? A [...]
Will Trump Affect The Housing Market in 2017?
Will Donald Trump affect the housing market in 2017? That's the question on the mind of every Realtor, mortgage lender, home inspector, contractor and housing industry observer. The answer probably won't be known until well after the inauguration - mostly because Trump hasn't been clear about where his priorities or loyalties lie when it comes [...]
Starting a Home-Based Business? 4 Things You Must Know
If you’ve ever thought about starting a home-based business, you know what an attractive idea it is. Plenty of profitable companies start out this way, but it’s not as simple as just having a great product or service. Even if you’re only using your home (or maybe even the garage) to launch the company, you’ll [...]
Home Sharing: Is it right for you?
Home sharing is a great way to leverage your extra space into additional income, but it’s not as simple as you might think. And even with large companies making it easier for you to share your home, there are still some risks to consider first. Here are four things to think about before becoming a [...]
Selling soon? Here’s what to expect in the fall home sale season
Selling your home is an exciting time, but it can also be a bit scary. The end result - a sale - depends a great deal on correctly timing your sale. So, if you’re planning to sell this fall, during the middle of a presidential election, here’s what you need to know: 1. Your local [...]
Your Home-Selling Questions Answered
The process of selling a home is typically filled with questions, especially if it’s your first time as a seller. Finding answers to your home-selling questions and taking the right steps can help you complete the sale and walk away with as much cash as possible. To help you manage this process with minimal stress, [...]
5 Tips to Pay Back Debt: The Ilyce Glink Show on January 4, 2015
Here are a few of the topics covered on this week’s WSB radio show. The economy at the end of 2014 [1:50] In the third quarter of 2014, GDP increased to an unbelievable 5 percent due in a large part to the lower gas prices that are freeing up funds for consumers. We are also [...]
4 ways to build home equity
Here's a question every homeowner should ask: "What are the best ways to build home equity?" Americans continue to see real estate, and building home equity, as the best long-term investment, but not everyone understands the best ways to build home equity. Annual Gallup polls show that real estate, or building home equity, continues to beat out [...]