Banks will give you a better interest rate if you purchase a more expensive and, presumably, bigger home. The interest rate for a 30-year jumbo loan currently stands at 3.71 percent - a notch below the rate to get a "conforming" mortgage, which weighs in at 3.73 percent, says Greg McBride, senior ... » Learn More about Jumbo mortgages now less expensive than smaller loans
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A few Projects You Can Finish During Your Staycation
With the return of summer Fridays and a stockpile of unused vacation days, you might be ready to jet off to anywhere but home. But before you pack your bags, think about the long-term advantages of a staycation. Twelve, 24, or 48 hours of extra free time in a long weekend provides all you need to ... » Learn More about A few Projects You Can Finish During Your Staycation
Get ready for the supreme Staycation
You don’t need to stay in a hotel and play tourist to experience a proper staycation. Look no further than your own home for a staycay dreams are made of. Make no mistake, an at-home staycation doesn’t just mean a lazy weekend on the couch. Turn your humble abode into a resort made for relaxation ... » Learn More about Get ready for the supreme Staycation
How to Ready your Pet for the Big Move
If you think moving is stressful for yourself, consider it from your pet’s perspective: his whole world is slowly disappearing, and soon he’ll relocate to totally foreign territory with new sights and smells to adjust to. Even when the new home is larger or offers the benefit of a yard, it’s ... » Learn More about How to Ready your Pet for the Big Move
For Buyers Who Wish to Up-size inexpensively
Can you really buy a bigger home without paying big bucks? Here are some tips to prospective buyers that happen to be trying to find a larger home on a smaller budget. For Buyers Who Wish to Up-size inexpensively Find a stale listing. Search for homes above your price range that have ... » Learn More about For Buyers Who Wish to Up-size inexpensively