Bock Mortgage Group - Michael Bock and Theresa NeSmith

Team Mortgage Mikes October 7, 2020

Closing Costs: Understanding What It Costs to Close on a Home and What You Can Expect to Pay

In this post we’ll look at a number of these closing costs and what you will be expected to pay when you buy that next dream home.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 6, 2020

Taking A Closer Look At Home Improvement In 2020

When it comes to home improvement in 2020, many people are spending more time in their homes than they ever have in the past. With kids attending school from home and people working from home, many homeowners are looking at ways to potentially improve the qualities of their homes through home improvement projects.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 5, 2020

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 5, 2020

Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with Commerce Department readings on public and private-sector job growth and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 2, 2020

Should Homeowners Refinance?

Most people have heard the saying that it might be a good idea to refinance if mortgage rates drop. For those who might not know, refinancing is essentially taking out a new loan to replace the old one because the new loan has a lower interest rate.

Team Mortgage Mikes October 1, 2020

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Rate Increases in July

Home price growth fueled by high demand for single-family homes was higher in July according to Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index. Analysts said that millennials seeking to purchase homes and the continued exodus from large urban areas propelled rising home prices. Home prices grew fastest in the West and Southeastern regions.

Team Mortgage Mikes September 30, 2020

Three Do-It-Yourself Seasonal Home Improvement Projects

Owning a home comes with a lot of joy and responsibility. Many homeowners are looking for improvement projects that they can do themselves. There are a few options that rise to the surface. Take a look at some of the fun projects that most homeowners can do at home!