Articles by HSH.com
In-house lenders aren't always best
6/14/2013, 1:07 pm from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
Homebuyers work closely with both a mortgage lender and a real
estate agent to make sure they find the right house and get the
proper financing. Realtors often develop relationships with... Read >>
How to buy a home with a pool
6/6/2013, 11:22 am from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
While the decision of whether or not to buy a home with a pool
is a personal choice for homebuyers, there are several factors to
consider which will have a serious financial impact over the... Read >>
Who should refinance your mortgage?
5/29/2013, 4:59 pm from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
When you shop around for your refinance, finding the best mortgage rates is only part of the process.
Refinance customers also need to shop around to decide which type
of financial institution... Read >>
The return of lower down payments
5/23/2013, 11:06 am from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
Mortgages with low down payments are returning, making it easier
for cash-strapped homebuyers to make the leap. As of May 1, the
average down payment has dropped 9.4 percent in two... Read >>
How to buy a home with long-term value
5/16/2013, 2:02 pm from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
Homebuyers naturally want to purchase a
property that will be worth as much -- or more -- tomorrow as it is
today. But what characteristics of a home hold their value over
years or decades? ... Read >>
6 ways to shop for a refinance
5/9/2013, 11:29 am from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
While the essential elements of shopping for a mortgage are the
same for a purchase or refinance , the refinancing process usually
starts with a decision to either improve your cash flow or... Read >>
I'm assuming you want a lower interest rate, right?
5/2/2013, 3:02 pm from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
Mark and Sharon Fowler of Charlotte, N.C. are simultaneously
planning a home purchase and resale strategy. Mark Fowler, chief revenue officer and vice president of
production for Residential... Read >>
What happens to your mortgage when you die?
4/18/2013, 2:16 pm from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
If your parents' home has been paid off, your only obligation if
you inherit the property is to pay the property taxes and
homeowners insurance until you sell it. But what if your parents left... Read >>
10 tips for first-time homebuyers
4/11/2013, 1:47 pm from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
First-time homebuyers are crucial to healthy
housing markets because they enable existing home owners to sell
their current home and purchase another one. That means if you're
thinking about... Read >>
'Movin' on up' is hard to do
4/5/2013, 2:15 pm from HSH.com in Personal Finance, Real Estate
In a perfect world, you would sell your current home and buy
your new home on the same day, moving seamlessly from one mortgage
to the next. While this seamless transition has worked out for... Read >>