A kitchen upgrade may seem like the sort of renovation that will cost a pretty penny, but there are a lot of funky things you can do that will add an easy accent and make for a current look. If you’re planning some home improvements and kitchen remodeling projects, here are some upcoming kitchen remodeling […]
Walter Whitehurst 5 Documents First-time Home-buyers Need for a Smoother Purchasing Process With all the work that goes into finding the kind of home you’ll want to put an offer on, it can be easy to forget about all the little things that happen after the deal has been made. While the paperwork involved in […]
Walter Whitehurst How Your Home’s “Days on Market” Affects the Buyer’s Opinion Whether you’ve done a lot of research on the real estate market or you’ve sold a home before, you may be aware that there can be a lot of trepidation around how long your house remains up for sale. If you’re concerned about […]
Walter Whitehurst5 Easy Ways to Brighten up Your Curb Appeal It can be easy to forget, but the first thing people will see when they come to your home is the outside, so it’s important to have a well-maintained and picturesque property that represents the inside of your home positively. If you’re looking for a […]
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 11, 2016 Last week’s economic news included minutes of the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. FOMC Minutes Indicate Fed Not Pressing Rate Increases Minutes of the FOMC meeting held […]
Walter Whitehurst Four Excellent Reasons You Should Check Your Real Estate Agent’s References and Testimonials There are different methods that home buyers may use to find a real estate agent to work with. While some may use the services of a real estate agent who they know personally, others may reach out to a professional […]
Walter Whitehurst A Quick and Easy Guide to Hiring the Best Contractor for Your Pre-sale Home Renovations If you’re planning to complete some renovations on your home before putting it on the market, you may be unsure of the best way to go about finding the right contractor for the job. While there are probably […]
Walter Whitehurst How the Truth in Lending Act Protects You When You Take Out a Mortgage If you’re planning to get a mortgage, it’s critical that you know your rights under the law. The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is a piece of federal legislation that governs how mortgage lenders can and cannot operate their […]
Most people that have embarked on selling their home know a lot about how to showcase the inside of it, but one of the most important parts of showing a home can be forgotten as a result. Since the outside of your home is the first thing a potential homebuyer will see, here are a […]
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 4, 2016 Last week’s economic calendar was full of new releases including pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and construction spending. Labor related reports including ADP payrolls, federal Non-farm payrolls, and the national unemployment rate were also released along with reports on consumer […]