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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

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Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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Does Refinancing Affect Your Taxes?

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Refinancing could potentially lower your monthly payments , allow you to consolidate debt, speed up the payoff process for your mortgage, eliminate your private mortgage insurance (PMI) and put more cash in your pocket. If you have equity in your home, you may be able to leverage it through a refinance.

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What Is a USDA Loan and How Do I Apply?

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It aims to encourage the purchase of homes in rural or suburban areas by making mortgages easier for borrowers to obtain. The USDA’s Rural Development program also offers grants to individuals who want to work on housing construction projects. These mortgages are designed to suit low- to very-low-income applicants.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

annually in home improvements across the U.S., Improvements include remodels, replacements and additions to homes. The $180B kitchen and bath market is leading the home-improvement charge and, despite economic headwinds for many households, industry experts see no end in this modernization movement.

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WILL WAR IN UKRAINE IMPACT OUR HOUSING MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

Interest rates on a 30-year mortgage have slipped since the start of the conflict, now averaging 3.76% in the U.S., My lender friends in Seattle are quoting mortgage rates of around 4% (plus or minus an-eighth of a point), depending on individual circumstances. Developers can build only so many new homes at a time!