Joe Gonzalez at CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 22, 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by joeglez

Last week’s economic news was a mixed bag with retail sales and housing starts coming in lower than expected, but home builder confidence in housing markets increased.

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5 Important Tips To Protect Your Home From Burglars When You Are Away

Posted on July 19, 2013 by joeglez

Anyone would be shocked and feel violated after coming home to a ransacked house. Burglars look for specific things when choosing a home to break into, and many homeowners are basically inviting criminals through the front door.

Home Builder Confidence Rises To Highest Level Since January 2006

Posted on July 18, 2013 by joeglez

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose in July.

3 Common Home Financing Problems And How To Avoid Them

Posted on July 17, 2013 by joeglez

Getting the best mortgage financing for your new home can sometimes be a complicated process and, unfortunately, things can go wrong. Using a licensed and trusted mortgage loan specialist can help alleviate many of these challenges.

What Are the Hot Home Decor Trends for 2013?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by joeglez

Just like fashion designs and hair styles, home decor trends are constantly changing and evolving. Each new season brings a new must-have feature for your home.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 15, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by joeglez

The Fed’s release of the minutes for the June FOMC meeting was the most noteworthy economic event last week; the minutes repeated the Fed’s recent statement concerning the wind-down of its current monetary easing policy.

Can That Killer Home Theater Add Value To Your Home?

Posted on July 12, 2013 by joeglez

Many home owners dream of having a home theater – an entire room of the home dedicated to enjoying television and film.

FOMC Minutes Reveal Fed May Curb Economic Support Program Before Year End

Posted on July 11, 2013 by joeglez

The minutes for June’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) suggest that committee members are mostly in agreement that the current quantitative easing program (QE) should begin winding down by year end.

Is It Possible That Your Gender May Influence Your Home Mortgage Approval?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by joeglez

If you are applying for a joint mortgage on your property with your spouse or partner, the name that goes first could have more of an impact than you might think.

The Best And Worst Times Of The Year To Sell Your Home

Posted on July 9, 2013 by joeglez

Does the time of year when you put your home on the market affect how well it will sell? What about the final sales price?

According to many specialists in housing trends the answer is yes. The time of year when you sell your home can have an effect on how many people are interested and how much the home will sell for.