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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Where to hang your hammock

By Susan Belknapp

Ahh, the lazy days of summer. What better way to make the most of your downtime then by hanging in a hammock? If you don't have one, now is the time to rectify that. To get those creative juices flowing, we take a look at not only the coolest designs to potentially adorn in your new Dream Backyard but also the most amazing beaches where you might want to dive in for a trip of a lifetime and go full service with these killer vacation locations. Home-improvement loans can help you achieve the former and a personal loan for a much-deserved vacation can help with the latter.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Greek debt deal pushes interest rates higher

By Jeramy Gordon

Home loan interest rates ticked up again last week on the heels of a possible Greek debt deal, shifting the mortgage market even further toward purchase loans and away from refinances. That’s due in part to a new-home construction boom, said Dave Norris, president and chief operating officer of loanDepot, LLC.

Friday, July 10, 2015

In honor of National Hot Dog Month, we salute the backyard barbecue

By Jeramy Gordon

It’s national hot dog month – yes, that’s a thing – and that means it’s time for a good ol’ fashion backyard grill-a-thon. Let’s be frank, eating hot dogs is a relished tradition in the United States and hot-dog season is in full swing – more than one-third of all hot dogs (7 billion) are sold between Memorial Day and Labor Day. In fact, over the Independence Day weekend, Americans consumed 150 million hot dogs.

Thursday, July 09, 2015

The Pros and Cons of a 15-Year Fixed Mortgage

By Susan Belknapp

There is no disputing a 15-year fixed mortgage is the most economically efficient way to go. The bigger question: Is it the most realistic.

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

loanDepot looks at the homes and mortgages of the 2016 U.S. presidential candidates

By Susan Belknapp

As the race for the White House heats up, hats are being tossed into the ring seemingly every week. Here we take a peek at the personal residences and home loans of official 2016 presidential candidates as of today. Details are based on available records and data. We’ll add candidates to this presidential ‘home’ page as they officially declare.

Thursday, July 02, 2015

Independence Day by the numbers

By Jeramy Gordon

It’s the ultimate American holiday: friends, family and fireworks. When it comes to celebrating America’s independence, we like to surround ourselves with as many people as possible. This typically means hosting a party or visiting one of the thousands of city -sponsored firework displays across the country. Any way you choose it, it can be expensive.

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

Dream backyards: Luxury living al fresco

By Susan Belknapp

I temporarily moved to Los Angeles not long ago and during that time I toured a lot of brand-new, modern homes. Investors are taking small, older houses in good areas and rebuilding them into ultra-modern dream homes. The glass walls, slate floors, lighting fixtures and dream kitchens were dazzling, but the lavish backyards were one of the biggest selling points.