Posts

Showing posts from December, 2013

The Pros and Cons of making a biweekly mortgage payment

Image
Have you ever considered paying off the mortgage on your home in two biweekly payments rather than one monthly payment? It might seem like this wouldn't make a difference, but the truth is that biweekly payments really do add up more quickly.   Since there are 52 weeks in a year you will end up making 26 payments in total – which is equal to 13 months rather than 12. This means that your mortgage will be paid off more quickly and you will save money on interest payments in the long run.  This arrangement might be the best for you when it comes to paying off your mortgage quickly and saving money, but it’s important to consider the possible disadvantages before you make the decision. Cons of a Biweekly Mortgage Payment ·                   Often lenders do not offer biweekly services free of charge. You will be required to pay a registration fee as well as paying biweekly charges. ...

December 2013 newsletter

Image
3 National Housing Market Trends After hitting post-recession highs, existing-home sales declined in September. According to the National Association of Realtors, total existing-home sales were down 1.9 percent from August to September. Yet for the past 27 months, sales have stayed above year-ago levels, and September proved to be no exception; sales are still 10.7 percent above the pace set at the same time last year. The Northeast saw a sales decline of 2.8 percent but managed to surpass last year's...  Read More Remodeling Market Index Highest Since 2004 More homeowners are upgrading their homes' windows and installing their dream kitchens. For the second quarter in a row, the Remodeling Market Index has climbed. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the RMI has risen by a modest two points to 57. This is the highest the index has reached since the first quarter of 2004. The index measures the optimism of remodelers in regards to the current and fut...

Salvation Army Giving back to those that need it...

Image
Giving back to the community is something I really believe in, if you are in the area of Higley and Germann today come by the    Frys @ 6470 S. Higley Road, Gilbert 85298- come by and see me!  :) If you have Kids or Grand kids we are doing some fun stuff to keep them entertained!!