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Monthly Archives: September 2016
Millennial mortgage credit scores increased in June
Housing starts edge higher The overall level of housing starts ticked higher in July, driven by the multi-family sector. Data from the US HUD and the Commerce Department show a 2.1 per cent rise in starts to a seasonally-adjusted annual … Continue reading
Plan For Your Retirement…
Here is a good start to developing a successful retirement plan: At what age would you like to retire? How much do you currently have in retirement savings? What are your current living expenses? Based on an assumed inflation rate … Continue reading
(HUD) recently announced the agency is making $2 million in grants available to help low-income families
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the agency is making $2 million in grants available to help low-income families and young people apply for federal aid for college and other post-secondary educational opportunities. The funding … Continue reading
Let’s talk Social Security
What does the future of Social Security look like? It’s an important question, as Social Security benefits are a large source of retirement income for many Americans. According to the Social Security Administration, 52% of Americans aged 65 and older … Continue reading
Instagram vs. Snapchat
Are you using Snapchat in your real estate business? Well, you should be. The service’s disappearing Stories feature has reinvented social media and is currently changing the game for publishers’ shared content. (It’s also insanely popular with millennials, too). Now, … Continue reading
Louisiana floods
At least eight people have died and more than 40,000 homes have been damaged in the recent Lousiana floods. Now, Fannie Mae is reminding mortgage servicers that they have the ability to help customers affected by the disaster. On or … Continue reading
15,000 real estate agent jobs at risk
The real estate industry is one of the sectors identified as at risk from job losses according to a report by CareerBuilder and Emsi. The strong US economy will continue to add jobs with 5 per cent more roles in … Continue reading
TrumpOCare?
Donald Trump is often accused of stretching the truth or making things up about virtually every topic he discusses, so it’s no surprise that experts would find fault in one of his favorite claims on health care. In a column Sunday … Continue reading
Freddie expects higher home prices, questions buyers’ confidence
Freddie expects higher home prices, questions buyers’ confidence Home prices are expected to continue higher according to the latest economic outlook from Freddie Mac. Amid improving signs for the economy, 1.9 per cent this year and 2.3 per cent in … Continue reading
Why does homeowners insurance go up?
Many homeowners’ policies have a provision that adjusts the amount of coverage each year to reflect the increases in cost of construction. This will add about 3% to the premium each year. Your home ages by one year every year. … Continue reading
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