We just love having the opportunity to share with you good news about the US housing market and this is one of those weeks! Evidently, according to a recent article we were reading, sales of newly built homes as well as home prices in general saw some great increases during the month of April, further […]
Archives: June 2015
Buying a Home This Summer? Our Guide to Finding the Perfect New Neighborhood
Walter Whitehurst Buying a Home This Summer? Our Guide to Finding the Perfect New Neighborhood Finding the perfect home to purchase is easier said than done, and savvy home buyers understand the importance of researching the neighborhood as well as the home. All home buyers have unique things that they are looking for in an […]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 15, 2015
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 15, 2015 Retail Sales, Consumer Confidence Up Retail sales rose for the third consecutive month. May sales increased at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.20 percent according to Commerce Department data. Auto and gasoline sales led the charge to higher retail sales, but analysts […]
Get Rid of Wi-Fi and Cellular Dead Zones in Your Home with These Easy Tips
It can be frustrating to deal with dead zones with your wireless and cellular coverage while you are out and about. However, overcoming dead zones in public areas may be as simple as relocating to a different area in a building or walking to a new location. Dead zones may also be present in residential […]
Niche Marketing: How to Market Your Home as the Perfect Rental or Investment Property
Walter Whitehurst Niche Marketing: How to Market Your Home as the Perfect Rental or Investment Property When a homeowner is preparing to sell a home, it can be beneficial to determine the target audience that is most likely to be interested in the property as an important initial step. In some cases, it is advantageous […]
Selling Your Home? 3 Reasons Why You May Need to Accept a Bid That’s Below Your Asking Price
Walter Whitehurst Selling Your Home? 3 Reasons Why You May Need to Accept a Bid That’s Below Your Asking Price When a homeowner makes the decision to sell his or her property, it is most common for a skilled real estate professional to provide valuation services so that a reasonable asking price can be established. […]
Are You a Smart Home Seller?
What Smart Home Sellers Are Seeking in a Jacksonville Real Estate Agent Smart Jacksonville home sellers know exactly what they want in a real estate agent when they are embarking on the home selling process. Here are some of the options that home sellers are seeking when selling their property. Regular Communication Home sellers want periodic […]
Did You Know? The Location of Your Home Plays a Role in Your Selling Price – Here’s Why
Walter Whitehurst Did You Know? The Location of Your Home Plays a Role in Your Selling Price – Here’s Why One of the most common questions homeowners have before listing their home for sale relates to the selling price. Understanding the value of the home is about far more than just comparing the square footage […]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 8, 2015
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 8, 2015 Last week’s economic news included reports on construction spending, Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey and several employment related reports. The details: Construction Spending Jumps The Commerce Department reported that construction spending reached its fastest annual pace since November 2008. Most of the […]
Hunting for the Best Local Schools? Here Are 5 Checklist Items You’ll Want to Look For
Walter Whitehurst Hunting for the Best Local Schools? Here Are 5 Checklist Items You’ll Want to Look For There are numerous factors that you may review when choosing a new place to live. If you have children, the quality of the schools and the level of education that your kids will receive in the schools […]