Back by popular demand – a quick report on how to read a mortgage! No geese, no goats, no pay -no stay is the simplest way to explain multi-page fine print mortgage documents to today’s real estate buyer. But chickens […]
To buy real estate or not to buy? This is the real question! There isn’t a magic checklist for buyers to use when deciding if it’s the right time to buy. It’s a great idea- but every first time home […]
Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on the housing market this year. Keeping Current Matters addressed the […]
Many sellers don’t understand the importance of I.F.A. when selling their property. What is I.F.A.? Inspections, financing, and appraisal. It’s so easy for sellers to get caught up in getting their house on the market that they don’t take time […]
FHA announced nearly every area of the country will see FHA loan limits increase in 2018. The four counties serving the greater Cincinnati area will benefit from a 6.5% mortgage loan increase. Currently, FHA borrowers are limited to $275,665 (single-family homes) […]
The real cost of renting vs. buying continues to go up as median rental prices rise. Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a […]
Most people assume spring is the best time to buy real estate. However, the fall housing market offers some of the best deals for consumers. According to RealtyTrac October is the best month to buy a house. Fewer Buyers: School […]
The trouble with listening to home buying myths and other fairy tales is potential buyers stop asking the professionals. Keeping Current Matters produced this great infographic to debunk home buying myths: Search FHA Loans have been popular for a long time. Today’s […]
Buying a home can be like riding a roller coaster blindfolded and not using restraining belts. This is especially true for first-time homebuyers about to make the biggest financial decision of their lives. 9 basic tips for first-time homebuyers is […]