by sviera | Jan 10, 2018 | Marat Tsirelson, Mortgage-backed Securities, Philadelphia, The Lending Group |
The American Dream isn’t cheap. The average monthly mortgage payment is $1,030 in the United States, and that brings the mortgage costs for a typical household to at least $12,360 over the course of a year. Although homeowners may feel as if their mortgages are carved...
by Marat Tsirelson | Dec 22, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Mortgage-backed Securities, The Lending Group |
For those looking to buy or sell a home, real estate apps can be an important source of information in their search strategy. Here are some of the most popular and useful apps that can be found on mobile devices: Zillow Since the introduction of social media and the...
by Marat Tsirelson | Dec 11, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Philadelphia, The Lending Group |
In the real estate industry, the word escrow has several meanings. For example, the term might mean putting valuable real estate documents such as purchase agreements, title transfers or proof of earnest money deposits in an “escrow” account that is held...
by Marat Tsirelson | Dec 4, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Philadelphia, The Lending Group |
Location is the most important factor in any real estate transaction, which is why buyers must take time to assess the location of a new home prior to making a purchase. Understanding the safety, crime rate, and the resale value of a neighborhood is imperative. Not...
by Marat Tsirelson | Nov 20, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Philadelphia, The Lending Group |
Since 2011, the US housing market has rallied for a strong comeback. Home prices are on the rise: up 8% from 2016. The movement of inventory has similarly sped up with the average property selling a week faster than last year. As prices climb and supply dwindles, the...
by Marat Tsirelson | Nov 6, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson |
When you’re selling a home, there are some obvious issues that can make your home sit on the market—issues like exterior damage, ragged walls, and scraped up flooring. However, there are some issues that you may not even realize you have. Here is a short list of...
by Marat Tsirelson | Oct 18, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson |
Listing a home for sale can be terrifying. It gets a bit less scary, though, if you can get people to look at your home. The traditional way to do this is through an open house. If you want your open house to be more successful, you might want to follow the advice...
by Marat Tsirelson | Sep 20, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Mortgage-backed Securities, Philadelphia, The Lending Group |
Mortgages. Whether you’re a new homebuyer or 20 years in, this word likely inspires a sense of dread. The good news is, mortgages don’t have to be scary. In fact, they are quite simple if you just boil them down to their basic parts. Let’s start with the definition of...
by Marat Tsirelson | Sep 13, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Mortgage-backed Securities, Philadelphia, The Lending Group |
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