Posts with tag first time home buyers

In today's turbulent housing market, where supply outstrips demand and strict lenders hobble buyers, it pays to have an expert guide you through your home sale. But when the ink dries and the deal is closed, just how much of your hard-earned money should go toward the agent's commission? Not as much as you might think. Continue Reading »

While it's true that interest rates are near historic lows, not all home loans are created equal. Depending on the lender you choose, the type of mortgage you apply for, even the time of day you approach your lender, you could be quoted a different price for your mortgage. If you don't compare the rates of at least 3... Continue Reading »

1. Prices have nearly hit bottom. In most areas, most of the excess has finally been wrung out of the market. But if you're buying a first home or looking to trade up, there's no need to rush. Although prices may fall some more -- blame foreclosures still working their way through the system and tighter credit -- they... Continue Reading »

Lenders in the LendingTree Network saw rates on 30- and 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages plunge to a six-month low this past week, LendingTree said in a report Wednesday. The network of mortgage lenders said the average 30-year, FRM at LendingTree branches fell to 4.71 percent, while the 15-year FRM hit 3.99 percent for the... Continue Reading »

It takes a lot of vision--and more than a little chutzpah--to do what New Jersey homeowners Jeremy and Christina Gulish did. Where other house hunters saw only drab décor and outdated plumbing in their four-bedroom fixer-upper, this recently married couple saw opportunity. "The house was pretty bland," says... Continue Reading »