28 Jan 2021
By RESCO Realty

4 Steps To A Smooth Mortgage Refinance At A Rock-Bottom Rate

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Right now is the best time to look at refinancing your home. Even if your current mortgage is as young as a year old, you might find that a refinance is in your best interest. Be Sure That A Refinance Makes Sense With today’s rates, refinancing makes sense for many homeowners, but it might not be the right move for you. Depending upon your mortgage, you may pay a penalty if you prepay early. Also, if you’ve paid heavily into your mortgage, refinancing into a new 20 or 30 year mortgage could cost you money over the long-term. The bottom line…
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27 Jan 2021
By RESCO Realty

Inspect And Maintain Your Garage

Around The Home, ,
In most parts of the country, garages are especially appreciated at this time of year. Even if you don't live in a colder climate, it's important to do an annual inspection and routine maintenance to keep everything in working order. Make sure yours is doing its job well by following the care tips below. Check The Tracks You'll want to make sure the garage door can go up and down smoothly. Get your leaf blower and blow any cobwebs, bugs or leaves from the track. With older doors, you'll also need to oil the metal rollers, hinges and tracks in…
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26 Jan 2021
By RESCO Realty

Understanding The Role Of A Mortgage Prepayment Penalty Fee

Real Estate, ,
When people take out a home loan, it is important to think carefully about how the home loan works. At first, the majority of the monthly payment is going to go towards interest. For example, it is not unusual for 90 percent of the monthly mortgage payments go toward interest during the first year. Then, during the latter part of the loan, most of the payment is going to go towards paying off the principal. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that a lot of homeowners are looking for ways to reduce the amount of Interest they pay on…
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