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All about lock-in mortgage rates

With mortgage rates constantly fluctuating, many lenders offer the ability to lock in a specific mortgage rate. These provisions keep your interest rate the same for an agreed upon lock in period, regardless of whether national rates fall or rise.However, while a rate lock period can have its advantages, it's ...

Bathrooms: Tips for Choosing the Perfect Layout

When you’re having a custom home built, you’ll get to choose the layout for different rooms, including bathrooms. Deciding on a layout for your bathrooms involves knowing how to ensure that these rooms are as functional as possible. Understanding how to choose a layout can make this decision easier to ...

The Devil’s in the Details: Home Insurance Coverage

When you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to come to the rescue, and most do. Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. For example, if ...

Budgeting for a Fixer Upper

Many foreclosures are often sold “as is” and require some work. The seller may also be more open to negotiating a lower price based on the number of repairs that need to be done. You could save quite a bit of money if you can do a lot of the ...