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How to save money for a down payment

How to save money for a down payment

by Alterna Mortgage | Apr 29, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Real Estate

Saving for a down payment on a house can be a challenging but rewarding process. Here are some tips to help you save money: Set a savings goal: Decide how much you need to save for a down payment and set a specific target to work towards. Create a budget: Identify...
Buying a home right now is a bit different

Buying a home right now is a bit different

by Alterna Mortgage | Apr 14, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Interest rates, Real Estate

Home buying right now is completely different to what it was the last couple of years. We are not really seeing major price drops as much as we are seeing less appreciation and homes are on the market longer. The higher interest rates are sidelining a lot of buyers....
Regular increases in the federal funds rate could be winding down

Regular increases in the federal funds rate could be winding down

by Alterna Mortgage | Mar 26, 2023 | Financing, Home Buying, Interest rates, Real Estate, Refinancing

The Federal Reserve suggested that the days of regular increases in the federal funds rate could be winding down. The decision to increase federal funds rate by only 25 basis points on March 22, 2023, represents the first major test of its commitment to curtail...
Investor Home Buying Tips

Investor Home Buying Tips

by Alterna Mortgage | Aug 19, 2022 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Investment Properties, Real Estate

Purchasing property as an investor can be a very different experience than purchasing a home for oneself. This means learning to look at properties solely through a financial lens, as well as learning to detach yourself emotionally.   Take lessons from the following...
Mortgage rates dropped last week

Mortgage rates dropped last week

by Alterna Mortgage | Jul 30, 2022 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Inflation, Real Estate

According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.30% in the week ending July 28, down from 5.54% the week before. Rates increased sharply at the start of the year, hitting a high of 5.81% by the middle of June. Recently, worries about inflation and...
Demand among home buyers is cooling off

Demand among home buyers is cooling off

by Alterna Mortgage | Jul 17, 2022 | Home Buying, Inflation, Real Estate

Due to the current high cost of buying a home, demand among buyers has slowed. As a result, many sellers are seeing their homes sit longer on the market. Recent moves by the Federal Reserve are designed to combat inflation by reducing demand. While home prices had...
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