Joe Gonzalez at CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.

Home Builder Confidence Highest Level In Nearly 8 Years

Posted on August 20, 2013 by joeglez

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported Thursday that its Housing Market Index rose three points to a reading of 59 for August.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 19, 2013

Posted on August 19, 2013 by joeglez

Last week wasn’t kind to stock market investors, but weekly jobless claims fell to an unexpected low of 320,000 new jobless claims filed was its lowest level in nearly six years. Average mortgage rates were mixed, but inched upward.

Tips For Helping Your Kids Adjust To A New School

Posted on August 16, 2013 by joeglez

August means it’s time to get your children ready for school once more. Picking out backpacks, going clothes shopping and finding all the right school supplies can be hectic enough.

These Overlooked Issues Can Become Deal-Killers For Your Mortgage Application

Posted on August 15, 2013 by joeglez

A mortgage loan approval is never final until it’s funded. And that means after you’ve signed the final paperwork and the bank has wired funds to escrow.

Whatever You Do, Don’t Make These Common Mortgage Mistakes

Posted on August 14, 2013 by joeglez

Are you applying for a mortgage on your home? Keep in mind that a mortgage is a major financial decision and choosing one will have a significant impact on the rest of your life.

How To Choose The Right Neighborhood When Buying A Home

Posted on August 13, 2013 by joeglez

When you are buying your new home, you will not only need to consider the house itself but the neighborhood that it is located in.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 12, 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by joeglez

Highlights of economic news from last week, include a survey of senior loan officers from U.S. and foreign banks doing business in the U.S. indicated that banks were gradually easing lending standards for business and consumer loans, but viewed lending criteria for home loans as more restrictive than other types of loans.

Quick Tips To Beat The Heat And Save On Your Electric Bill

Posted on August 9, 2013 by joeglez

Summer always brings with it a hard choice: Do you turn down the thermostat to stay cool and resign yourself to high power bills? Or, do you sweat it out to save some dough? If you’ve been struggling with this dilemma, don’t fret.

RealtyTrac Report Shows Home Prices Increasing At Highest Rate Since 1977

Posted on August 8, 2013 by joeglez

U.S. housing markets continue to drive the economic recovery according to data released by RealtyTrac Inc. National home prices rose by 11.90 percent year-over-year for June.

A Few Red Flags To Look For When Buying Real Estate

Posted on August 7, 2013 by joeglez

A recent study done by HouseMaster, a major home inspection company, stated that at least 40 percent of previously owned homes on the market have at least one serious issue or defect.