Walter Whitehurst Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller When it comes to selling a home, it is a common belief that once the offer is accepted, there is nothing else to be negotiated. However, issues and obstacles that can arise during the home inspection can […]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 09, 2015
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 09, 2015 Last week’s economic reports included releases on construction spending and several labor-related reports including ADP payrolls, Non-Farm payrolls, average hourly earnings and weekly jobless claims. Freddie Mac reported that mortgage rates rose as the national unemployment rate decreased to 5.00 percent. Labor […]
How Can I Improve My Home’s Value?
Walter Whitehurst How Can I Improve My Home’s Value? Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. Like the person in the video says, you want to present a home that fits in the neighborhood but doesn’t stand out too much. For example, if neighbors are all 4 bedrooms, […]
Pulling the Trigger: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Move Fast when Buying a Home
Looking to Close Faster? Follow This Easy Guide to Speeding Up the Mortgage Process
Walter Whitehurst Looking to Close Faster? Follow This Easy Guide to Speeding Up the Mortgage Process If you’re buying a home, you’ll want to try to get your mortgage processed as quickly as possible. Improperly filed mortgage applications are one of the biggest reasons why home sales get delayed, and if you have a hard […]
Expecting Children: How to Quickly Move into a Larger Home Before a Baby Arrives
Walter Whitehurst Expecting Children: How to Quickly Move into a Larger Home Before a Baby Arrives Starter homes are incredibly popular for young couples who plan to have a family in the future but don’t need a large place yet. Life moves pretty fast sometimes and many couples find themselves expecting children before they have […]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 2, 2015
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 2, 2015 A number of economic reports released last week indicate mixed economic progress. The 20-City Home Price Index released by S&P Case Shiller showed that August home prices rose, but New Home Sales dropped in September. The Federal Open Market Committee of the […]
How to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays
It’s already November, but major retailers have already stocked their displays with twinkling lights and shiny ornaments, so you know what that means: The holidays are here. Easy Holiday Home Decorating Tips Whether you plan to host holiday get-togethers with friends, family, and neighbors or plan to visit your loved ones this year, you can […]
Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors
Walter Whitehurst Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors One of the stresses of moving to a new area is giving up the familiarity that you have with your old neighbors and starting from scratch. Whether you’ve just moved to a different locale or you’re planning to […]
Mortgages 101: How to Calculate How Much You Will Need for Your Down Payment
Walter Whitehurst Mortgages 101: How to Calculate How Much You Will Need for Your Down Payment If you’re planning to buy a home in the near future, you’re probably already in the process of saving up for a down payment. But if you haven’t seen a mortgage advisor or started looking at properties yet, you […]