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Cory Thompson November 8, 2022

Closing Costs And A Cash Sale: Who Pays?

There are some people who are able to pay cash for a home. Typically, these are individuals who are selling an existing property that has gone up in value. Now, all of a sudden, they have a lot of extra money they can spend on a house. If you can pay cash for a home, you have a lot of extra negotiating power. When it is time to complete the sale, who pays?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Cash Sale, Closing Costs, Mortgage

Cory Thompson November 7, 2022

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 7, 2022

Last week’s economic reporting included the Federal Reserve’s statement on its target interest rate range and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s regularly-scheduled press conference. Data on construction spending and public and private-sector jobs was published along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Cory Thompson November 4, 2022

Taking Out a Mortgage for the First Time? Learn Why a Condo Might Be a Great First Home

Are you starting to tire of paying your monthly rent to someone and never building any equity? Renting forever can be a significant pain, especially as you’re contributing to someone else’s financial well-being. The good news is that there are affordable real estate options out there for those investing in their first home. Below we will share a few excellent reasons why an apartment or condo might be the best choice for a first-time home buyer.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips

Cory Thompson November 3, 2022

The Top Reasons To Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire

As you get closer to your retirement age, you should try to discharge as much of your debt as possible. Unfortunately, many people close to the age of retirement still have a significant mortgage balance they need to pay off. What are some of the top reasons why you should pay off your mortgage before you retire?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Payment, Retirement

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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