As many would-be buyers are aware, the market’s performance is being largely controlled by one factor: mortgage rates. During the first half of 2023, these kept housing in a state of suspended animation in many areas.
If you are a first-time home buyer, finding the right home loan and mortgage options can be tough. You’re often left wondering, which option is best for my needs? How much money do I need to put down up front? Do I need a traditional mortgage or something else?
Summer is the most popular season for moving house, especially for households with school-aged children. If you have decided to postpone buying a home because of the current interest rates, it is possible that you could wait longer than you’d planned.
Scammers are always on the lookout for their next victim. Their goal is to trick you into sending them your hard-earned money. So how do you avoid these types of scams and keep your money safe?
Core Bank and the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF) are providing tips for preventing the disturbing trend of elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
Owning a home is a major financial undertaking and can be an important component in building generational wealth. We want to make what can be a protracted and complex process as effortless as possible and can walk you through what to expect so you can assess your needs and find suitable options to finance a home of your own.
As college graduates enter the workforce, Core Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are providing tips to help graduates start planning now for their financial future.
After two years of scorching property markets, recent sales data tells us that the housing market has finally begun to decelerate. Here’s why a slowdown can be good news for would-be homebuyers.
Building good financial habits and practicing them often is how people achieve financial freedom. Financial planning is the practice of putting together a plan for your future, specifically around how you will manage your finances and prepare for all the potential costs and future for when issues may arise.
National Bargain Hunting Week is observed each year during the second week of August. People love the hunt and the final deals, whether we are searching for kitschy finds at a yard sale or browsing the clearance rack at the local department store.
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