Gary Pierpont Blog

The Washington Post has a new piece on the new trend of homebuyers purchasing homes before ever setting foot in them. More, here.

 

Liz Weston, with the Los Angeles Times, answers a reader’s question about cosigning a mortgage loan. More, here.

 

Milton Ezrati, in a piece for Investopedia, shares his optimism for the future of real estate, here.

 

The Seattle Times shares 6 reasons you should consider refinancing in a time of rising rates. More, here.

 

HGTV shares 12 tips to consider when remodeling your bathroom on a budget. More, here.

 

According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates are down for the first time in weeks. More, here.

 

Nicholas Padiak, writing for the Chicago Tribune, has assembled a list of 7 questions to ask prospective agents, before you make a commitment. More, here.

 

The average rates on 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed, and 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages all dropped today. More, here.

 

62% of real estate agents polled by Realtor.com believe that staging—decorating and preparing a home before showing it to prospective buyers—helps to sell the house faster. More, here.

 

Vivian Marino, with the NYTimes, posted a lengthy piece last month about some older Americans preferring to have a mortgage, rather than paying off their home. She also examines the challenges some seniors face in getting approved for a mortgage loan. More, here.