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Are Home Warranties Worth The Money?

October 20, 2020 by Michael Addison

Those who own homes might regularly receive mail advertising something called a home warranty. Many people end up tossing these leaflets away because they think this is just another form of home insurance, which many people get through their mortgage lender. In reality, a home warranty is not home insurance. Therefore, some people might be wondering whether or not a home warranty is worth the money. There are a few important points that people should know. What Is A Home Warranty? A home warranty is similar to insurance is that people are going to pay a set premium per year to protect them against the risk of larger expenses down the road; however, people need to know what a home warranty is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing Options, Home Warranty, Mortgage

3 Signs It Is Time For You To Refinance Your Mortgage

May 14, 2020 by Michael Addison

If you are looking for ways to save money on your mortgage, refinancing might be a good option. For those who might not know, refinancing can help a homeowner reduce monthly mortgage payments by switching to a lower interest rate.  Basically, the homeowner takes out one loan at a lower interest rate to pay off the old loan, which is at a higher interest rate. While the homeowner may have to pay closing costs a second time, this could save someone hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Furthermore, those who want to pay off their loan more quickly may be able to do this as well. There are a few signs that someone should refinance their home loan immediately. 1. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing Options, Mortgage, Refinancing

How To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early: 4 Methods That Work

May 13, 2020 by Michael Addison

While a mortgage is a necessity for many people who have the dream of owning a home, it is also a form of debt. Most people do not like owing money to someone else. Therefore, homeowners might be looking for ways to pay off their mortgage early. The reality is that people are charged interest for having a mortgage. If a mortgage is paid off early, this is less money than the bank will take and more money in the pockets of homeowners. There are a few methods people can use to pay off their mortgage early. Make Extra Payments At the beginning of a mortgage, the vast majority of the money that people send the bank goes toward interest. In the end, most of the payment covers the principle of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Financing Options, Mortgage

What Is Pooled-Funds Investing?

May 7, 2020 by Michael Addison

Under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on April 5, 2012, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) relaxed the rules about advertising investments. This allowed the trend of crowdfunding to expand dramatically giving real estate investors more opportunities for pooled-funds investing. What Is Polled-Funds Investing? A pooled investment fund takes in money from a group of investors to use to acquire real estate for larger amounts than each investor's money would support. Prior to the passage of the JOBS Act, these pooled investment funds were only accessible by large investors through private placements and private real estate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Financing Options, Market Trends, Real Estate

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