Gary Pierpont Blog

MarketWatch has assembled some tips on refinancing during times of rising rates. More, here.

 

Madison.com has a list of the top 5 states in which to get a mortgage, along with states featuring the lowest property tax. More, here.

 

The Motley Fool has compiled a list of mortgage programs that could be of benefit to first time home buyers. More, here.

 

MoneySense has a piece sharing some strategies for paying off your mortgage faster. More, here.

 

CNBC has a piece on the pros and cons of investing in real estate in the current market. They also touch upon a real estate scam that was successful in attracting investors who eventually lost everything. More, here.

 

Maurie Backman with Fox Business lists 3 key reasons to consider a 15-year mortgage. More, here.

 

CNBC has an overview of the current mortgage market. Most notably, total mortgage application volume is up 2.3%. More, here.

 

Sascha Janzen has a piece for Inman detailing 5 mistakes to avoid when transferring assets along to the next generation. More, here.

 

BankRate has a synopsis of the drop in 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages, along with the 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage. More, here.

 

Maurie Backman, writing for Fox News, has assembled a checklist of 4 things to do prior to applying for a mortgage. More, here.