The housing market has gained strength — meaning prices and sales have surged upward — there’s been renewed interest in the type of mortgage interest rates that are available. Mortgage lenders like GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. . (dba PrimeRate Mortgage Lending Inc.) offer loans that use both types of mortgage interest rates: Adjustable-rate mortgage loans Fixed-rate…
How They Influence Your Home Buying Decision In 2017, tax assessors swept through Buncombe County — the area surrounding Asheville, including the city itself — to reassess property to reflect a more accurate tax-assessed value and property taxes. Tax assessments happen every eight years, although they may be necessary prior to that deadline if property…
7 Tax Tips for Homeowners Benjamin Franklin famously said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” This oft-quoted remark is still true today. And that’s exactly why you need tax tips. The federal government offers tons of tax breaks to homeowners, so you can save thousands off your…
This Valentine’s Day… Give Your Home a Little Love February 14 is the day to celebrate love. But isn’t it time you show your home a little love? You probably didn’t even buy your house a Christmas present, and what do you do to celebrate your move-in date? Probably not even raise a glass of…
There are many reasons to refinance your house, but there are some important caveats, too. Never make financial decisions lightly. Know what you’re getting into and why you want to do it before you start. While you can find compelling benefits to the process, it’s not right for everyone and certainly not all the time.…
Internet Privacy and Your Loan Application Digital Data and Internet Privacy When Applying for a Mortgage With internet security and internet privacy being in the forefront of many news stories throughout 2017, we wanted to take some time to address your data privacy when you apply for a loan application. While much of your interact…
A Crystal Ball Look at Interest Rates It’s no secret that interest rates have been at historically low levels — and not just compared to the rates your parents or grandparents got when they bought their houses. Even a brief glance at interest rates over the past 200 years shows how low they were…
A desirable Asheville beckons with more than just its mountains and breweries. From 2010 to 2015 (the latest year figures are available), North Carolina was the 14th fastest growing state in the country. Within the state, Buncombe County is the 15th fastest growing county during the same time period. And the biggest growth engine within…