Credit Tips When Applying for a Mortgage Minimize Credit Inquires. It’s important to know your credit score, but too many inquires may reduce your credit score. Don’t establish new credit. New credits can lower your credit score. Applying for a ne credit 2-3 months before applying of a mortgage may lower your credit score and …
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Jul 16
Move-In Ready?
Move-In Ready? A “move-in ready” home may mean different things to different buyers—everything from having freshly painted walls to having window blinds included. Bungalo, a real estate platform for buying newly renovated homes online, surveyed more than 550 home shoppers between the ages of 25 to 54 on what elements are required for a home …
Jul 15
Mortgage Rates Barely Move
Mortgage Rates Barely Move After steady declines since the beginning of the year, mortgage rates appear to be leveling off. But that still bodes well for home buyers. “While rates have moderated, we’re still at nearly three-year lows, which is good news for buyers looking to purchase a home before school starts,” says Sam Khater, …
Jul 12
Cutting FHA Insurance Fees for First-Timer Home buyers proposed
Cutting FHA Insurance Fees for First-Timer Home buyers proposed The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill this week that would cut the cost of upfront mortgage insurance fees on Federal Housing Administration loans for first-time home buyers who take part in housing counseling. The bill requires first-time buyers to complete a housing counseling program …
Jul 11
Finance your own home, even if your credit isn’t perfec
Finance your own home, even if your credit isn’t perfect. With the help of myself, John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) and the Freedom First Program, you may qualify for this great opportunity. #RealEstate #Realtor #FreedomFirstProgram #BuyersMarket #FreedomFast #FinanceYourHome #FreedomMortgage Let us help you to fiance your own home, even if …
Jul 11
How much home can I afford?
How much home can you afford? Knowing the factors that lenders take into consideration when you apply for a home loan is a smart first step. With the help of myself and John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) we’ll determine the key factors that will affect you. #RealEstate #Realtor #HomePurchase #BuyersMarket #FreedomFast …
Jul 11
New testimonial from Stephanie C. regarding 2990 Eastburn Rd. broomall, PA 19008
from Stephanie C. regarding 2990 Eastburn Rd. broomall, PA 19008. “Anthony DiDonato helped us purchase our new home and sell our prior home. By the time we completed the process, we considered Anthony to be a trusted advisor and friend. Anthony is an all around professional, trustworthy and an absolute joy to work with. He …
Jun 28
Mortgage Rates at all time lows since 2016
Mortgage Rates at all time lows since 2016 For the seventh time in the last nine weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped, reaching the lowest average since November 2016, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. “While the industrial- and trade-related economic data continues to dominate the news, the drop in mortgage rates …
Jun 27
Living Room Design Fads
Living Room Design Fads The living room is one of the most popular and central areas in a home. And a few easy updates can instantly transform it into an inviting space. Apartment Therapy recently interviewed interior designers to learn some of the latest trends in living room design. Here are a few trends they noted: …
Jun 26
Finance your dream home
Great, affordable solutions to finance your dream home! Freedom Mortgage is pleased to offer first time home buyers programs available through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). Achieve your home buying dreams with low rates, down payment and closing cost assistance and more! Qualified Buyers who live in Pennsylvania can take advantage of the options …
Jun 25
Is your Real Estate site ready for “Smartphone Only” Internet Users
Is your Real Estate site ready for “Smartphone Only” Internet Users More U.S. adults are getting on the internet via their smartphone, and you may want to put more focus on how your website looks on mobile devices to make sure the experience isn’t a turnoff. Thirty-seven percent of U.S. adults typically tend to reach …
Jun 24
Buyer’s Market Lifts Home Sales
Buyer’s Market Lifts Home Sales For the first time in two months, existing-home sales rose in May as consumers rushed to take advantage of lower mortgage rates and greater inventory. Total existing-home sales—completed transactions including single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops—jumped 2.5% month over month in May, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.34 …
