Walter Whitehurst Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Hit Second Highest Level in 8 Years Housing markets show continued strength as the National Association of Realtors® reported that sales of existing homes reached their second highest level since February 2007. Sales of pre-owned homes increased by 4.70 percent and reached 5.55 million sales on a seasonally adjusted […]
Walter Whitehurst Squeezing a Seller: 3 Tips to Help Bring a Seller’s Price Down to Fit Your Budget If you’ve been searching the real estate market for a while and you’ve finally come across a home that you love, it’s possible you may be ready to pounce at any price. However, if you’re hoping to […]
Walter Whitehurst Can You Give a Relative a Gift of Cash for a Mortgage Down Payment? Yes – Here’s How A new house is a major investment. Even if you have a mortgage, the bank and the seller will still expect a sizeable down payment. That’s why lots of people regularly gift down payments to […]
Walter Whitehurst Don’t Fear the Last Minute Home Showing – Here’s How You Can Impress Potential Buyers The idea of impressing potential buyers can be a matter rife with stress, but there are a few things you can do before a viewing to ensure your home is seen in the best light. If you’ve recently […]
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 19, 2015 Last week’s economic reports included Consumer Price Index and Core index for September, the minutes of the FOMC meeting held September 15 and 17, and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The details: FOMC Minutes Hint at Looming Rate […]
Halloween is just around the corner. Have you thought about decorating your home this year? It might seem like all of the options for Halloween decorations are the same year after year: carve a pumpkin, light the luminaries, and set out a bowl of candy for trick-or-treaters. But with just a little paint and creativity in the right places, […]
Walter Whitehurst DIY Home Upgrades: 5 Reasons Why Hardwood Flooring Should Be on Your Renovation List Whether you’re planning on selling your home soon or you want to do a few minor renovations for your own enjoyment, an ailing hardwood floor may be on your list of things to tackle. While this can be a […]
Walter Whitehurst How Much Should You Budget for Closing Costs? Let’s Take a Look If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably trying to budget for all of the expenses that come with a home purchase. After all, the asking price isn’t necessarily the entire amount that you’ll pay – there are […]
Walter Whitehurst Do You Regret Turning Down an Offer? How to Reopen Talks with a Potential Home Buyer The real estate market is in a state of constant flux, and if your home has been for sale a little while you may feel vulnerable if you’ve recently rejected an offer. If you’re starting to change […]
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 13, 2015 Last week’s economic reports included the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Minutes and Weekly Jobless Claims. Also, the new mortgage TRID rules went into effect. Here are the details: TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) Goes Into Effect TRID, or TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure, which […]