Expensive home utility bills can typically be traced back to energy vampires disguised as household appliances. Here is an awesome infographic from our friends at WellHome comparing the different amounts of energy used in old home appliances to new energy-efficient home appliances, as well as your potential savings.
Old Appliance vs. Energy-Efficient Appliance Infographic
by Jonathan Slappey on May 21, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Lows Again!
by Eric Mally on May 17, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
If last week’s mortgage rates were crazy low, this week’s mortgage rates would be classified as “unbelievably, astonishingly, insanely, stupid low.” That’s right people – according to the Weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates yet again dropped to all-time record lows for the third consecutive week.
3 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2012 – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on May 16, 2012 in Home Buying, Mortgage Rates
Quicken Loans Chief Economist Bob Walters sat down with our very own Jordan Fylonenko to talk about three very strong reasons why to buy a home in 2012 in another episode of the critically acclaimed Markets and Musings.
Is an FHA Loan Right for You?
by Halina Matt on May 14, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Sales, Mortgage News, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Personal Finance, Refinance Mortgage
Finding the right fit when it comes to mortgage loan options can be a daunting task, especially if your credit history is less than perfect. Imagine a world in which you can find an easier credit qualifying process and low down payment options with a government-secured loan that allows lenders to give you a better deal. That world, dear readers, is here and now, and we in the business like to call it an FHA Loan.
Mortgage Rates Set Record Lows for Second Consecutive Week
by Eric Mally on May 10, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
In the history of the modern mortgage era, mortgage rates have never been this low. In the history of the weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac and our breakdown of it, we have never started off with a haiku. Today, that changes.
Refinancing from an ARM to a Fixed-Rate Mortgage – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on May 9, 2012 in Home Buying, Mortgage Rates
This week, my main man Bryan Lyons, a former Home Loan Expert with several years of experience, sat down to talk with me about the pros and cons of refinancing from an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage. Bryan also chimes in on why now is the best time ever to lock in to an amazingly low mortgage rate or refinance to try and keep some more cash in your pocket.
Refinancing to a Long-Term, Fixed-Rate Home Loan Makes Sense
by Shannon Martin on May 9, 2012 in Home Buying, Mortgage News, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage, Saving, Smart Shopper
So, you’ve probably heard by now that mortgage rates are at historic lows – again. People everywhere have been saying that now is a great time to refinance. And it could very well be – especially if you’ve currently got an adjustable rate mortgage. Find out if refinancing now could benefit you.
First-Time Home Buyer Tips and Tools
by Shannon Martin on May 4, 2012 in Home & Family, Home Buying, Homeowners Tips, Mortgage Rates, Smart Shopper
It’s time to buy your first home! Hooray! This is a big deal and a major milestone in your life. It’s definitely not something to do on a whim. As a first-time n=home buyer, there are a gazillion things you should know before you take the plunge. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to make a smart decision, not only on which home is the best choice for you, but also on which financing option will best fit your unique situation.
Buying A Home Won’t Get Much Cheaper
by Gabriela Islas on May 4, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Sales, Mortgage Rates
CNN Money published an article about home prices going up in the near future. Housing experts talk about several signs showing that the record-low home prices may not stay this low forever.
My, Oh My, What a Great Time to Refi(nance)
by Clayton Closson on May 3, 2012 in Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
According to Professor Eric L.K. Mally and his weekly PMMS update, mortgage rates have hit record lows this week, AGAIN. How many mortgage rate records will be broken? It seems like rates keep hitting record lows. And hitting them again. And AGAIN. They’re so fun. These record low rates.
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