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14 QUESTIONS TO ASK A MORTGAGE LENDER

https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/questions-to-ask-mortgage-lender

Tips for a home buying consultation! When you're ready to buy a home, it’s a good idea to start out by knowing how much you can afford. It may be intimidating finding someone to lend you the money, but a pre-approval is crucial.

The attached article offers great tips.

https://www.towerfcu.org/2017/08/31/home-buying-101-heres-need-buyers-consultation/

Congratulations to another new homeowner!!!

Ever heard of HECM loans? HECM loans are the FHA's reverse mortgage program that enables you to withdraw a portion of your home's equity. You can learn more about HECM loans by going to the link below. Also, I'll be hosting a seminar discussing HECM loans and other information related to real estate towards the end of October. I'll keep you posted on what to expect!

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hecm/hecmhome

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Winter is fast approaching. Check out this checklist:

Checklist: December To-Dos for Homeowners - Houseopedia Winter chill, hot cocoa and holiday cheer also bring along a list of December to-dos to help keep the season bright and your home in order.

Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2021 is Aegean Teal!

Wondering what the most popular color of 2021 will be?

Color of the Year 2021 Aegean Teal
October 17, 2020
It’s TIME again! That time of year when paint companies all announce their Color of the Year for the upcoming year. Benjamin Moore, one of our go-to paint companies, released their announcement this week and the color is…Aegean Teal. FINALLY, a color of the year from Benjamin Moore that I can get excited about!

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US construction spending up again, rises 0.3% in September
Posted November 2, 2020 11:03 a.m. EST
Updated November 2, 2020 11:04 a.m. EST

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer

SILVER SPRING, MD. — U.S. construction spending rose 0.3% in September, the fourth straight monthly gain after a coronavirus-caused spring swoon, although a smaller gain than analysts had expected.

The Commerce Department reported Monday that the September gain follows a downward revised gain of 0.8% in August. Spending on residential construction was strong yet again, with single-family home projects jumping 5.7%.

Demand for single-family homes remains healthy as buyers rush to the market pushed by historically low interest rates under 3%. A lack of existing homes for sale has builders rushing to fill the void with newly-constructed houses.

Total residential construction was up 2.7%, with total private construction up 0.9%.

Spending on government construction projects fell 1.7%, with declines everywhere except health care facilities, schools and waste disposal sites. Government spending on projects related to public safety and streets and highways both shrunk by more than 5%.

Spending on public projects has been expected to fall as the state and local governments collect less tax revenue from individuals and businesses because of the economic effects of coronavirus and related closures.

Spending on non-residential private construction fell by 1.5%, with churches and offices the only categories to see growth.

During the first nine months of 2020, construction spending is up 4.1% over the same period last year.