Walter Whitehurst 5 Fun Ways to Spring Clean with the Kids Spring-cleaning might seem like a necessity if you’ve accrued a lot of stuff through the fall and winter seasons, but it can be hard to determine how to get your kids involved. If you’re looking for tips on how to get this task done […]
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 25, 2016 Last week’s economic releases included Existing Home Sales, Commerce Department Releases on Housing Starts and Building Permits and the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released according to their weekly schedule. Home […]
Walter Whitehurst Existing Home Sales Jump, Builder Confidence Holds Steady Home buyers kicked the spring home shopping season into gear and boosted sales of pre-owned homes in March. Existing home sales rose 5.10 percent in March according to the National Association of Realtors®. 5.33 million pre-owned homes were sold in March against expectations of 5.30 […]
Walter Whitehurst How to Determine the Right Mortgage for You: The Pros and Cons of Each Type Finding the right mortgage can be a struggle. There’s a wide array of mortgage products on the market, and you don’t always need to get a mortgage through your bank – and with so many options, it’s hard […]
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. A clean, sturdy roof also adds to your home’s curb appeal. If you’re looking for […]
Walter Whitehurst Investor Thoughts: What Home-buyers Can Learn from a Real Estate Investor’s Stand-point There are plenty of things to consider when purchasing an investment property, from the size of place that you’re looking for to the price of home you’re able to afford. While it’s certainly worth knowing what you want going in, here […]
Walter Whitehurst What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 18, 2016 Last week’s scheduled economic releases included reports on retail sales, inflation and the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a limited program for reducing principal […]
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 […]