Equifax Security Breach On September 7, 2017 Equifax announced that around 145 million U.S. had been exposed to a potential risk of identity theft due to a cyber security breach on Equifax database. Making credit protection a common concern. According to their press release, “The information accessed primarily includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, Read more ›
Open House – Old Fashioned? In the digital age, open houses may seem like a nostalgic marketing method from a bygone era. Serious buyers search online photos then text the real estate agent to make a viewing appointment, and the only people who attend open houses are looky-loos and curious neighbors who always wanted to Read More »... Read more ›
How Much Should You Put Down On A Home Purchase There was a time when mortgage lenders relaxed home buying rules and authorized home loans even when buyers had a minimum amount of money to put down. That plan backfired and many homes went into foreclosure. Downpayment rules have recently become more stringent than they Read More »... Read more ›
Fundamental Shift in How Credit Reports Will be Analyzed Very boring mortgage industry news that BOX Home Loan Employees should be aware of. Consider this a warning that if you’re a human being, the following article may cause extreme drowsiness: Analyzing Credit Behavior Continued: Just wanted to make sure some of you are aware of Read more ›
Sales of existing homes hit their highest levels since October when the numbers for June were calculated. 5.04 million homes were sold in June, and this was the first time existing home sales were above 5 million since October. While this represents an increase, sales were still 2.3% lower than June of last year. Sales Read More »... Read more ›
What to do with Mortgage Insurance on Your Taxes Another new year is upon us and you know what that means… BOX Home Loans has the best rates!!! And… In a few months you’ll be filing your taxes! If you’re anything like me you’ll choose to file your taxes on your own with Turbo Tax or maybe Read M... Read more ›
It’s raining. And not just any rain. It’s that cold rain that bites into you and you don’t want to go outside. But if you’re in the market for a new home, this may be the ideal time to bundle up and hit the pavement. Do Housing Prices Drop in Winter? This “old wives tale” Read More »... Read more ›
Here are five predictions for the housing market in 2015. 1. Millennials Will Become First-Time Home Buyers Millennials will be looking to invest in their futures. Millennials between ages 25 and 34 make up 65% of first time home buyers, while 86% of them state that their motivation is a change in family circumstances, such Read More »... Read more ›
The holiday season often comes with amazing deals from retailers around the region. If you have a few more items to mark off your list, you can often snag great prices at this time. You just need to keep your wits about you to make it through the stores unscathed. Here’s what you need to Read More »... Read more ›
After fears earlier in 2014 that the Fed was about to raise interest rates, it now seems that rates will remain unchanged for some time. Experts cite declining oil prices and flat inflation as evidence of the prime rate remaining near zero as it has been for the last six years. Part of the reason Read More »... Read more ›
