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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 27, 2015
Last week’s housing related reports included the FHFA Home Price Index, the National Association of Realtors Existing Home Sales report and The Commerce Department’s report on new home sales. Results were mixed, but suggest that housing markets are strengthening.
read moreStaging Tips: Let's Talk Landscaping and How to Prepare Your Yard for the Spring Bloom
When you are preparing to list your home for sale, you may take various steps to stage the interior so that it is appealing to a potential buyer. In addition to various steps you may take with staging the interior, you want to pay attention to your yard as well. During the spring months, many yards look fresh and vibrant, but they also need some extra care in order to boost curb appeal and make a great first impression on buyers.
read moreHome Buying Horror Stories: How Buying a Home Can Go Wrong – and How to Avoid These Mistakes
When you buy a home, you may have dreams of settling into a beautiful new space that meets your needs and that your family can feel comfortable in. While many will enjoy this vision of domestic tranquility after taking ownership of their dream home, others have had their dream turn into a veritable nightmare due to some simple mistakes or oversights on their part.
read moreFirst-time Real Estate Investor? Here Are 3 Helpful Tips That Will Get You Started
As a first time real estate investor, you may be excited to start searching for a property to invest in. However, be sure to consider the following helpful tips to make your search more successful.
read moreYou Ask, We Answer: How Long Should It Take to Sell My House in the Spring?
Selling your home quickly in the spring depends on a buyer’s first impression when they see your house. If you want to sell fast make sure you pay attention to the details like curb appeal, freshening the interior, and pricing your home right.
read moreWhat's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 20, 2015
Last week’s economic reports included the NAHB Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, and Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage rates. Other news included the weekly jobless claims report and consumer sentiment for April.
read moreReady to Relocate? 3 Tips on How to Set a Moving Budget That Won't Break the Bank
Relocating to a new area can be exciting, but it can also be expensive. There are many resources to help, but most cost money. However, if you take your time and plan carefully, you can reduce the expense so you dont start your new life with new debt.
read moreHome Builder Confidence Rises in April
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that April’s Housing Market Index rose from a reading of 52 in March to 56 for April. This is in line with warmer weather and the peak home buying season in spring and summer. Readings over 50 indicate that more builders view market conditions as positive as those who do not. NAHB members cited lower mortgage rates and better labor market conditions as reasons they expect more home buyers to enter the market.
read moreHow Does Making Lump Sum Payments Affect Your Mortgage? Let's Take a Look
Periodically, many homeowners will receive a rather sizable amount of extra cash. This may be from a bonus from your employer, a refund on your tax return, a financial gift from a relative or something else altogether. Before you make your decision about how to spend your money, consider what impact your lump sum payment will have on your mortgage.
read moreThe Spring Rains Are Coming – Here's How to Prepare Your Home if You Live in a Flood Zone
If your home is located in a flood zone, it’s critical that you know how to get ready for those drenching spring rains. Here are some basic steps any homeowner can take to prepare for potentially devastating floods.
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