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American Housing Month: Tips for Future and Current Homeowners
Rodd Miller, CMA, Branch Manager/ Sr. Mortgage Advisor/Reverse Division ManagerJune 1, 2022 — 3 min read
Have your sights set on homeownership? If you're ready to take the leap, there's no better time to dive in. June is American Housing Month, and we're here to help you prepare for the homebuying journey ahead. From sharing helpful tips for new homeowners, such as strategies to deal with rising mortgage rates, to highlighting resources for current homeowners, including tips to save energy and money at home this summer, we're providing valuable housing information throughout the month.
Purchasing and maintaining a home can be exhilarating, but it might feel a bit intimidating, too. Luckily, wherever you're at in your home buying journey, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you take the next step. So, how do you unclog a drain, and which renovations will add the most value to your home? Use our top tips to figure out finances and boost your know-how and confidence around the house.
Just starting out, or thinking about making a move in the near future? Prepare these documents in advance to set yourself up for loan pre-approval success, or check out the resources below.
Helpful Tips for New Homeowners on American Housing Month
- Map It Out: Your Home Loan Timeline from Offer Through Closing
- How Much House Can I Afford? The Answer is Different for Everyone
- How Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio Can Affect a Borrower's Mortgage
- Using Rental Income to Qualify for a Mortgage
- Should I Use the Same Real Estate Agent to Buy and Sell My Home?
- Using Rental Income to Qualify for a Mortgage
- Ultimate Guide to Conditional Approvals on Mortgages
- Buying a Home with Less Than Perfect Credit
- What Is An Aggregate Adjustment?
- How to Bring Positive Energy to a New Home
Resources for Current Homeowners
- How Best to Build Equity if Mortgage Interest Rates Rise
- Mortgage Interest Rates: Why Do They Rise & Fall?
- How Do I Prevent Rainwater from Damaging My Home?
- Adding Storage to Your Kitchen: Renovations to Increase Home Value
- Tips to Save Energy & Money at Home This Summer
- What Happens to My Escrow at the End of the Year?
- Nearing Retirement? Here's How a Reverse Mortgage Could Help
- What Does Property Tax Pay For
- What Motivates People to Sell Houses?
- Indoor Chores: How Many Are on Your To-Do List?
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