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Green-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 simple things you can do that will easily improve the energy efficiency of your home.
read moreUnderstanding 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 in a community? Are you prepared for the additional upkeep that home ownership requires?
read moreCase-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.
read moreRenovations to Avoid: 3 Home Modifications That Can Lessen Your Home's Value
From upgrading your kitchen to painting, there are plenty of renovations that will do wonders in terms of your property’s price on the market, but there are a few that can actually have the opposite effect so you’ll want to be leery of the following fix-ups.
read moreThe FHA Mortgage Minimum Credit Score Has Been Reduced. Here's What You Need to Know…
If you haven’t heard about the changes to the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) credit score minimum, here’s some information on the recent reduction and how it may impact your home purchase.
read moreWhat's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 28, 2016
New home rose in February according to the Commerce Department. Based on a revised reading of 502,000 new home sales in January, February’s reading was 2.00 percent higher than January’s reading, but was 6.10 percent lower than for February 2015.
Builders have held back on increasing construction due to concerns about ups and downs in the economic recovery. Short supplies of labor and available land have also kept home builders from meeting current demand.
read moreAccent 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 on its side, here’s how to go about painting your very own and instantly dressing up the look of your favorite room.
read moreSelling 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 about your next steps, here’s a short list of some things to think about.
read more5 Photo Shoot Tips for Amazing Listing Photos
Selling a home can certainly come down to a great location and the right price, but there is an art to taking a photo that will definitely help you win over some interested parties. If you’re looking for tips on how to effectively photograph your home, here are some ways to kick your listing up a notch.
read moreReal Estate Terms: The 'Debt to Income' Ratio and How It Affects Your Home Purchase
The real estate market is rife with terminology that can make a home purchase seem more than a little complicated. If you’re currently looking for a home and are considering your loan options, you may have even heard the term ‘Debt to Income’ ratio. In the interest of simplifying things, here are some insights on what this term means and how it can impact your home investment.
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