admin While a 20 percent down payment is preferable, there are many programs offering financial assistance to first-time buyers and mortgages requiring as little as 3 percent down. If you’ve been longing to buy your first home, it might be the right time to make a move as mortgage rates are among the lowest ever. Yet … Read more
The Federal Reserve could begin tapering its purchases of mortgage-backed securities as soon as November, adding momentum to market forces that have been pushing mortgage rates up in recent weeks. The Fed has been careful to telegraph its intentions, in order to avoid surprising investors and sending rates soaring too quickly, as happened during the … Read more
There are numerous factors to consider before deciding whether you should refinance your mortgage. The Federal Reserve announced last week that it plans in the next few months to hike interest rates and ease up on buying bonds, measures it put in place to prop up the economy during the pandemic. And, in fact, the … Read more
It’s no secret that housing is in high demand. Beyond financing and building a unit, pay attention to code enforcement and tax implications. Across the United States, people are looking for affordable places to stay, and finding that task more and more difficult to achieve. This creates an opportunity for anyone who might be interested … Read more
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It looks like real estate agents will have time to pause and take in a breath of crisp, fall air as they transition from the summer to the fall real estate market, according to insights from industry experts. Home price growth is slowing and buyers are a bit less frantic than earlier this year. Interest … Read more
While buyers often get enticed by quartz counters, wood floors or a pretty backsplash, there are more serious factors that consumers should consider before investing in a home: Is a freeway or major development planned? Is the infrastructure good? Is it prone to tornados or other serious weather conditions? Like many first-time home buyers, Arthee … Read more
The history of repairs, market conditions and the long-term growth potential of the area — as well as your own risk preferences — all factor into whether a property is the right fit for your portfolio While real estate is a great investment choice to both diversify your portfolio and create a new source of … Read more
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Santa Fe Pro Musica presents a multitude of musical gifts this December. Start your seasonal celebrations with one of Santa Fe’s most popular traditions, A Baroque Christmas, featuring the acclaimed Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble performing in the festively decorated Loretto Chapel from December 18–21 through 23–24. Rounding out your holiday, hear the Pro Musica Orchestra … Read more
