Author - Jonathan

Market Report

The Mortgage Market report is showing positive signs even amid the government shut down.
There is a growing inventory of homes for sale! Price inflation is slowing and we are seeing some slight price reductions as well as a rate decrease so this generally good news for those looking for a new home!

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Market Trends

This week saw some good news for the housing market!
We saw mortgage rates drop to a 9 month low!
The fed has also signaled it may reverse course on future rate hikes.
We are still in the middle of winter but spring is in the air 🌷

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Usher in January

January’s here and its a new year! We wish you all ✌, health and prosperity . To help with the last part here are three things you can do to get the year started!
1. Put away for retirement! Make sure you’re contributing the maximum you can to 401k and or IRAs
2. Consider re-balancing your portfolio – we aren’t giving specific investment advice but check your portfolio mix and consult a reputable advisor if needed
3. Check your investment fund fees! Some mutual fund fees are higher than you think and can add up over time!

Now we know its cold out so its not a bad time get out a blanket and check out whats new on the πŸ“Ί
On Netflix catch Solo, for the adults the classic Pulp Fiction, and for the family the Incredibles 2 at the end of month

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸŽ…πŸ€ΆπŸŽ‰β„
We wish you and your family the best this holiday!
Enjoy your presents, meals, and most importantly family and loved ones!

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Is Your SSL going to work with Chrome update

Chrome, the most popular web browser is going to come out with a new update this month that will say certificates issued prior to last year are invalid – make sure to reissue your certificate or sign up with us we provide SSL at no charge!
Here is a link to check your site (please note this link checker is only for certs from Symantec, GeoTrust, Thawte, or RapidSSL – if you use let’s encrypt it won’t be affected by the update
https://www.websecurity.symantec.com/support/ssl-checker

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Is Your Site Safe?

The chrome browser is showing a message that sites without https are not secure. Make sure you get https on your site today! Of course it comes included on all our sites – no charge no worries
https://www.secureloandocs.com/smart_choice/start.php – get started today!

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5 things to do if you’re going remodel

5 things to do if you’re going remodel
1. Have it planned – set a budget, plan your products and materials in advance
2. Think about how its going to be used – consider long term maintenance costs when comparing prices
3. Hire someone qualified – hiring the best person for the job is key, get references and check past work
4. Get a detailed contract – make sure everything is covered including start and finish dates
5. Stay cool! Remodeling often has snags and surprises – keep your cool and focus on the finish line!

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