Mortgage Interest Rates Versus The Mysterious APR
October 1, 2018
Question: I want to get a mortgage. Interest rates I understand but what is an APR and why is it higher than the interest rate? Answer: When you buy something […]
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Home Offices Becoming Oases with Fireplaces and Great Views
September 25, 2018
Many clients of Brad Brooks use their home offices to experiment with materials they may not feel comfortable with using in the main home areas. They ask for steel, cast-in-place […]
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Is Cash-out Refinancing A Good Idea With Higher Rates?
September 24, 2018
Question: We want cash-out refinancing. The value of our home has increased significantly in the past five years. We want to now get a cash-out refinance but worry that rising mortgage […]
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The Type of Dog Breed Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance
September 18, 2018
You fall in love with sweet Maggie Mae, a puppy with a mixture of Rottweiler and a few other breeds. She’s calm, loving and gets along great with your kids. […]
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8 Costly Missteps New Homeowners Make Their First Year
September 11, 2018
You cannot wait to buy a home to make it your own – possibly tear down some walls for an open floor plan or build a pool in the back. […]
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Why Has My Credit Score Gone Up?
September 5, 2018
Question: My credit score has gone up significantly during the past year even though my debts and monthly payments have largely stayed the same. Are the new numbers real or […]
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Creative Ways to Use a Sloping Backyard
September 4, 2018
You fall in love with a home, settle in and then discover your backyard is sloping so badly that there’s not much you can do with it. But there is […]
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Pros and Cons of Buying a New House
August 28, 2018
When someone decides it’s time to buy a home, they also need to decide whether it will be a new build or an existing home. Benefits and problems arise from […]
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Pros and Cons of Zero Downpayment Mortgage
August 21, 2018
It just sounds too good to be true – buying a home with no money down. But that does happen for some people because of loans available with that option. […]
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Do’s and Don’ts of Rent-to-Own
August 14, 2018
It can sometimes be tough for people to buy a house these days. To make it easier, some seek a path to ownership through a rent-to-own property. It’s not something […]
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