Walter Whitehurst How to Determine the Price of Your Home for Sale Many people rely on the price they paid for their home as a starting point for selling, but with the ever-shifting tides of the real estate market, the price paid is not always the best metric to go by. If you’re putting your […]
Archives: May 2016
Thinking about Renovations?: 5 Considerations Before Hiring a Home Improvements Contractor
Walter Whitehurst Thinking about Renovations?: 5 Considerations Before Hiring a Home Improvements Contractor With the pre-summer enthusiasm and the milder weather, springtime can be one of the best times of the year to take on home renovations that aren’t as easy in other months. If you happen to have some projects in mind and are […]
‘Free Pizza for Life’ and Other Crazy Home Sales Gimmicks from Across the Nation
Walter Whitehurst ‘Free Pizza for Life’ and Other Crazy Home Sales Gimmicks from Across the Nation With the real estate market going through constant fluctuations, it can sometimes be a matter of strife to sell a home. Some will take the familiar road of staging and hope the offers come in, while others will do […]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 2, 2016
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 2, 2016 Last week’s economic news included Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with new and pending home sales readings. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve met analyst’s expectations and did not raise the target federal funds rate, which remains at 0.25 […]
5 Simple Ideas for a Low-Maintenance Indoor Garden
Many homeowners find gardening is an enjoyable outdoor activity with several additional benefits: enhancing curb appeal, creating bright pops of color, and even providing homegrown ingredients for meals. But outdoor plants need just the right amount of sunshine, space, fertile soil, and maintenance to be able to flourish. You don’t need to abandon your dream of having a […]