If you’re preparing to sell your home you’ve likely heard many tips and tricks to help close quickly, however few people will ever tell you what you’re doing wrong. Don’t be your own roadblock to success! Avoid these common seller-mistakes to ensure that your home leaves a lasting impression on buyers, instead of sending them […]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 19, 2016
Last week’s economic news included reports on retail sales, inflation, and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Retail Sales Slip as Consumer Prices Inch Up Retail sales dipped into negative territory in August with a reading of -0.30 percent as compared to expectations of -0.10 percent and July’s reading of +0.10 percent. […]
Moving with Children? Here’s How to Quickly Assess Whether a Community Is Family Friendly
If you’re looking for a home that’s in a family-friendly neighborhood, there are a few key things you can look for to make sure your new house is a good fit for both you and your children before you start looking for moving companies. Quality Public or Private Schools Are there good public schools nearby? […]
Selling Your Home This Autumn? Try Boosting Your Curb Appeal with These Inexpensive Upgrades
Curb appeal is the first impression that your home will have on potential buyers, so it’s important to make it a good one. Try these simple budget upgrades to give your home the “WOW” factor that buyers are looking for! Crystal Clean As simple as it sounds, it is extremely important to make sure that […]
Growing Your Wealth: 3 Reasons Why Real Estate Is the Ultimate Long-Term Investment
While many people may be hesitant to consider real estate as a viable long-term investment, owning property has a steady historical track record and isn’t as volatile as other investment markets can be. Any investor who hasn’t seriously considered it as an option should take a closer look at the benefits of owning real estate […]
Feeling the Squeeze of Rising Rents? Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Consider Buying a Starter Home
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 12, 2016
Few economic reports were released last week due to the Labor Day Holiday. The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book Report, which documents anecdotes shared with the Fed by its regional business contacts. A job openings report, weekly jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of mortgage rates was also released. Fed’s Beige Book: Approaching Election […]
Can You Use a Reverse Mortgage to Buy Your Next Home? Yes, and Here’s How
Most people who have been on the market for a home are familiar with what the term ‘mortgage’ means, but many have not heard of a reverse mortgage and aren’t aware of how this product can benefit them. If you’re nearing retirement and are contemplating a new home or even relocation to another community, here […]
Don’t Even Think about Selling Your Apartment or Condo Without These Key Renovations
Fail to complete these renovations before selling your condo and you may be missing out on huge profit gain! Don’t sell yourself short, tackle these reno projects before your home hits the market to maximize offers. #1: Is It Time To Paint? Painting is one of the most cost effective ways to make a property […]