Michael Isaacs, Author at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

4 Signs You’re Going To Need A Bigger House

January 18, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

There comes a time in every young homeowner's life when they need a bigger house. When you buy a starter home, it's unlikely that will be your forever home. But how do you know when it's time to spend the time and effort to upgrade to a larger home?

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Grows After Lowest Level in 3 Years

January 17, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

After two months of declining builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index gained two points in January with a reading of 58. Component readings of the HMI were also higher with builder confidence in current market conditions rose two points to an index reading of 63. Builder confidence in housing market conditions over the next six months rose three points to 64.

Strategies For Buying And Selling A Home At The Same Time

January 16, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

If you're already a homeowner and you're getting ready to buy a new home, you know it's tricky to buy and sell a home at the same time. There are lots of questions about how to handle this scenario. What if your old home doesn't sell quickly?

4 House “Flaws” You Can Safely Disregard

January 15, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

When you walk through a house with your real estate agent, you're seeing if you and your family would be happy living there. But you're also probably looking for signs of trouble that might spell big expenses later on. Be careful, though. It's important to see the "bones" of the house rather than focusing on minor issues.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 14th, 2019

January 14, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

Last week's economic reports included remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, readings on inflation and core inflation. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-tome jobless claims were also released. If the government shutdown continues, it is expected to impact release dates for readings from federal government agencies.

4 Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal

January 11, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

You have about five minutes to impress (or not) prospective buyers at a showing. For curb appeal, you get about five seconds for buyers to decide whether they want to go inside. Here are four tips to help you get the wow factor from your home's street-facing views.