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Home Pricing 101: Understanding How to Set Your Home Selling Price and Why It’s a Big Decision
Are you thinking about placing your home up for sale in the near future? If you dwell too much on the process itself, selling your home may seem a bit daunting. You have to deal with photos, listings, open houses, bids, counteroffers and much more. One of the decisions you will be faced with is setting the selling price for your home.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 12th, 2018
Jerome “Jay” Powell was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Reserve amidst wild fluctuations in U.S. stock markets. Analysts attributed sliding stock prices to fears over inflation.
When Is the Right Time to Buy Your First Home? Use This Easy 4 Point Checklist
Are you growing tired of renting? Or perhaps you’ve recently graduated from college and are looking to set down some roots? Whatever the case, buying your first home is an exciting prospect. Let’s take a look at a quick and easy four-point checklist that you can use to determine if you are ready to buy your first home.
Case-Shiller Home Price Growth Ticks Upward in November Reading
Home prices increased in November, with national home prices up 0.70 percent month-to-month and 6.20 percent higher year-over year. Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index rose by 0.70 percent in the three-month period ending in November; nationally, home prices grew 6.20 percent year-over-year.
Recently Inherited a Home That You Don’t Need? Here’s How to Get It Sold Without Too Much Stress
Has a loved one or family member recently passed on and left you with their home? Inheriting a house can be a delightful gift, but it can also present a significant number of challenges that you must navigate. Let’s explore how to deal with an inherited house and, should you decide to, how to sell it without incurring too much stress.
Timeshare Contracts – Buying and Selling
Our office does not provide legal counsel on the acquisition, sale or transfer of ownership of Timeshare properties. However, we are often asked to assist timeshare buyers and sellers; here is our general advice on timeshare transfer. Check the timeshare contract and...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 5th, 2018
Last week’s economic releases included readings on pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and construction spending. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve released its monthly statement and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released. Last week’s economic readings wrapped with a report on consumer confidence.
Renovating in 2018? Cash-out Mortgage Refinancing Might Be the Best Way to Fund It
If you are a homeowner thinking about a significant home renovation in 2018, you have probably already considered your budget. As with any large project, you need to have the ability to pay the expected costs plus have a little bit extra set aside, just in case.
3 Reasons Why Buying an Investment Property Is the Best Way to Build Your Net Worth
Whether you have recently graduated from college or are getting close to retirement, it’s likely that you have given some thought as to how you can grow your net worth. You might have invested in stocks, picked up a few bonds or have a 401(k) plan set up to help fund your retirement. But have you considered buying real estate as part of your portfolio?
In a Hurry to Buy a Home? Speed Your Mortgage Approval up by Following This Checklist
Have you finally found your dream home after months of searching, only to discover that the seller has received other offers? Few circumstances can raise your stress level as much as finding yourself in a bidding war against another buyer. However, being unprepared by not having your finances in order can make the situation even worse.