Walter Whitehurst Understanding Home Appraisals and Why You Want a Real Estate Agent to Determine Listing Prices While there may be instances when a homeowner must sell a property and move regardless of market conditions, there are other times when the value of the property will be a deciding factor in whether a homeowner moves […]
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House Hunting? Watch for These 5 Red Flags when Viewing Potential New Homes
Walter Whitehurst House Hunting? Watch for These 5 Red Flags when Viewing Potential New Homes From the sales price to the general layout of the building, there are numerous factors that buyers will consider when touring single family homes. While there are specific factors that buyers may be searching for in a new house, there […]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2015
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2015 Last week’s housing-related economic events included the Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports for April, the Commerce Department’s Pending Home Sales report and a report on Construction Spending. In other economic news, Non-Farm Payrolls, the ADP Employment report and Consumer Confidence reports were […]
Buying a Home? 4 Things You Should Know About Home Appraisals
As you might already know, summertime is a very busy time for real estate agents. That’s why so many home buyers decide to enter the market during this time of year. If you too are a prospective home buyer planning to enter the market soon, then you’ve visited the right real estate blog! Today, we’re […]
Let’s Talk Hardwood: Why Converting Your Home to Hardwood Flooring Will Boost Its Value
When a homeowner makes the decision to upgrade flooring in one area of the home or throughout the entire space, there are numerous materials that may be considered. While each material option has its unique benefits and advantages, many are drawn to hardwood flooring as an option. There are other options depending on the space […]
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slower in April
Walter Whitehurst Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slower in April According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for April, home prices slowed from the March reading of 4.30 percent year-over-year to 4.20 percent year-over-year. David M Blitzer, Chairman of S&P Index Committee, said that home prices are not accelerating and characterized slower home price growth […]
Showing Your Home to Buyers? Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes – They Could Cost You Dearly!
Walter Whitehurst Showing Your Home to Buyers? Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes – They Could Cost You Dearly! There are numerous steps that must be taken to properly stage a home, and some sellers can easily become overwhelmed by all of the tips and steps they have been told to follow. It may be acceptable […]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 29, 2015
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 29, 2015 Last week’s economic news was largely positive as both new and existing home sales beat expectations. FHFA reported that home price growth held steady in May, while weekly jobless claims edged up, but were lower than expected. New and Existing Home Sales […]
Dealing with the Summer Heat? How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Using a Ton of Energy
Walter Whitehurst Dealing with the Summer Heat? How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Using a Ton of Energy Many people look forward to the long, relaxed, sunny days of summer, but they also dread opening up their energy bills throughout the summer months. Cooling a home can be costly, and many are searching for […]
Family Matters: How to Choose the Perfect Home for a Large or Growing Family
Walter Whitehurst Family Matters: How to Choose the Perfect Home for a Large or Growing Family Selecting the right home to purchase for a family is a monumental task, and this process can seem even more challenging for those with a large or growing family. A common goal may be to give everyone ample space […]