Owning a home is a dream for many people. You have the opportunity to invest in a place of your own and build equity, not to mention carve out a space that reflects who you are and what you love. However, worries about down payments, property taxes, maintenance, and insurance (and student loans) can make buying a […]
Walter WhitehurstGreen-ify Your Home with These 3 Easy Home Renovations The concept of going green is often seen as an expensive process, and this can stop many people from taking the small steps needed to make their home more environmentally friendly. If you want to green-ify without any of the high costs, here are some […]
Walter Whitehurst Understanding Mortgage Tax Benefits and How They Save You Money in the Long Run If you’re considering whether home ownership is the right decision for you, there are lots of different factors you’ll want to take into account. Do you want to keep moving around, or are you ready to lay down roots […]
Walter Whitehurst Case-Shiller Report Shows Home Prices Rose in January Home prices were 5.70 percent higher year-over-year in January according to S&P Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index. Top year-over-year gains were posted by Portland, Oregon at 11.80 percent, San Francisco, California at 10.80 percent and Seattle Washington posted a year-over-year gain of 10.70 percent. Denver, […]
Walter Whitehurst The FHA Mortgage Minimum Credit Score Has Been Reduced. Here’s What You Need to Know… Credit is of considerable concern when it comes to buying a home, but if you’re on the market for a new place in the next few months there may be some timely news that applies to you. If […]
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 28, 2016 Increasing Home Prices Good For Sellers The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported lower sales of pre-owned homes in February. Would-be buyers were discouraged by rapidly rising home prices. Short supplies of available homes sidelined potential buyers as higher home prices and […]
Walter Whitehurst Accent Walls: 3 Easy Ways to Spice up Your Space For those who love to decorate and are always excited to test out the latest trends in design, the accent wall is a concept that’s become popular in recent years. If you’re not sure how to use this feature to twist any room […]
Walter Whitehurst Selling Your Half of a Jointly-owned Home? Here’s What You Need to Know There are many factors to consider when it comes to selling your home, and if you own your home with someone else the details involved can be even more confusing. If you’re wading into your co-ownership options and are curious […]
Walter Whitehurst 5 Photo Shoot Tips for Amazing Listing Photos Pick The Right Light It won’t even be worth your while to pick up the camera if the lighting is off, so make sure you capture your home in the middle of the day when natural light is at its peak. Instead of morning or […]
Walter Whitehurst 3 Things You Need to Consider Before Buying That Fixer-Upper Home What Will It Cost? If you’re going into a home expecting a few renovations costs, a minor detail here or there may not add up to much. However, if you’re not interested in spending the big bucks on making changes, you’ll want […]