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Cory Thompson March 1, 2019

Down Payment Money Saving Mistakes

Are you saving up money for a down payment? Saving money to put down on a home is always a smart idea, but there are right ways and wrong ways to go about it. Understanding how to best save for a down payment will go a long way toward ensuring you’re ready when you finally find the house of your dreams.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Budget, Down Payment, Real Estate

Cory Thompson February 27, 2019

Case-Shiller: December Home Price Growth Slowest in 4 Years

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported the slowest rate of U.S. home price growth since November 2014. According to the 20-City Home Price Index, Home prices grew by 4.20 percent year-over-year and were 0.20 percent higher in December as compared to November. The 20-City Home Price Index fell short of analysts’ expected gain of 4.80 percent year-over-year. Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index reported home prices increased 4.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Case-Shiller, Market Conditions, Marketing Trends

Cory Thompson February 26, 2019

Managing Finances Before Applying For A Mortgage

Are you planning on using a mortgage to help cover the cost of a new home? If so, you will want to prepare your finances and figure out how you will manage all those wallet-draining monthly expenses. Let’s take a look at how to run a quick financial health check to ensure you are ready to apply for a mortgage.

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

Cory Thompson February 22, 2019

FOMC Meeting Minutes: Why Fed’s Rate Policy Reversed Course

After raising the target range for the federal funds rate in 2018, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee did not raise the Central Bank’s key interest rate at its meeting of January 29 and 30. While Committee members did not raise the Fed’s key rate, members were divided on the interest rate decision.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: FOMC, Housing Trends, Market Conditions

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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