Mortgage rates dipped further away from 4% this week, following the decline in the 10-year Treasury yield amid intensifying fighting in Ukraine. The rate on the average 30-year fixed home mortgage fell to 3.76%, down from 3.89% a week ago, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the 30-year loan rate averaged 3.02%.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell said Wednesday that he expects the central bank to raise interest rates by a quarter-point this month, despite the economic uncertainty generated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “I do think it will be appropriate to raise our target range for the federal funds rate at the March meeting in a couple of weeks, and I’m inclined to propose and support a 25-basis-point rate hike,” Powell told the House Financial Services Committee.
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One of the key components to becoming a successful real estate investor is to master the art of debt. But while it’s easy to focus on the acquisition at hand, there’s a whole lot more to financing than the loan on the property you’re buying … Just ask today’s guest … an experienced strategic
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Ask The Guys – Prepping, Principal Reduction, Timber and More Fantastic questions from our fabulous audience including … … what’s the best way to prep for bargains when inflation hits? … is accelerating the paydown of a mortgage a smart move, or is there a better way? … with lumber prices so high is now
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Now is the time to take some chips off the table! If you’re sitting on equity in your home or investment properties, it’s time to tap into this store of wealth just in case the market tries to take it from you. Preserve, diversify and grow your portfolio through harvesting and reallocating your equity … Cash-out refinances are the key!
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When it comes to cash flow, Memphis is a hands-down fan favorite. And when you look at overall affordability … it’s tough to beat. Not just for real estate investors and residents, but for businesses too. Between the effects of COVID-19, new distributors in the area, and increasing home prices, there’s a lot going on in Memphis! Learn more in this special report from MidSouth Home Buyers.
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It’s a fan favorite … another edition of Ask The Guy for this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show! We take on lots of great questions from our fabulous audience, including how to choose a good real estate market … which important trends to track and how … one of the most important jobs
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We’re a little late with this week’s muse … we’ve been busy finishing up an EPIC collection of interviews for our soon-to-be-released COVID-19 Crisis Investing Webinar Series. The original plan was to do a simple webinar with a collection of our big-brained friends. It turned into a MUCH bigger undertaking … in a GREAT way. Obviously, there’s
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Even as building slows, the Fed is pumping purchasing power into housing. Short supply plus increased purchasing power could put upward pressure on prices. Of course, it all hinges on demand … will buyers be willing to take on a mortgage in such an uncertain jobs market? After all, even a zero percent mortgage payment
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It’s time for Ask The Guys … the episode where you ask, and we answer! We’re tackling timely topics … like how to manage property and portfolios during the coronavirus pandemic … and more! Remember … we aren’t tax advisors or legal professionals. We give ideas and information … NOT advice. In this episode of
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