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3 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More 'Pet Friendly'
Whether you’re moving to a new home or you have a new family pet, it can be a struggle to make the place a little friendlier for them. If you’re looking for some simple ways to make their life a little easier, here are a few things you can do.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 12, 2016
As 2017 winds down, analysts are forecasting economic developments for 2017. Forbes identified three indicators that the U.S. housing market has recovered. Mortgage rates rose again last week; jobless claims fell and consumer sentiment jumped rose five points. The details:
Should You Pay Your Mortgage Bi-weekly or Monthly? Let's Take a Look
Most homeowners look at their monthly mortgage payment as their largest cost per month, and something they must do to maintain a good credit history. However, you may have heard of bi-weekly mortgage payments and their ability to lower your debt load and help you pay off your mortgage more quickly.
4 Common Problems Home Sellers May Try to Hide
It’s easy for buyers to fall in love with properties when they’re looking at polished hardwood floors, new appliances or renovated kitchens. During open houses and showings, glamorous features get all the attention. However, these dream homes right away can be dangerous. This list of the four most common problems home sellers try to hide will guide buyers every step of the way, from pictures to purchase.
Winter's Coming: Learn How to Prepare Your Plants, Trees and Other Landscaping
From the approaching holiday season to the New Year, there are a lot of things to prepare for when it comes to the winter. If you’re wondering how to ready your trees, your plants and your yard, here are some tips for saving your vegetation until the springtime.
Buying a New Home? Use This Checklist to Ensure Your Finances Are in Order
Buying a home is a significant expense. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a first-time buyer or have experience. Unless you have a large pile of cash, you’ll need to ensure your finances are in order before closing. In this post we’ll explore four financial items you’ll want to check off before buying a new home.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 5, 2016
Last week’s economic news was plentiful with releases on Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and pending home sales. Readings on government and private sector jobs created, the national unemployment rate and weekly readings on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey were also released.
Home Equity Tips: 3 Upgrades That Will Make Your House Worth More When You Sell
It’s likely that your house is your biggest asset, so when it comes time to sell it you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize your profit. Let’s take a look at 3 top upgrades that will make your house worth more when you sell.
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Mixed for September
September’s 20-City Housing Market Index from Case-Shiller showed signs that rapidly rising home prices in some metro areas may be losing momentum. San Francisco, California, posted a month-to-month reading of -0.40 percent and a year-over-year reading of 5.70 percent. Home prices stayed flat in Seattle Washington from August to September, but posted the highest home price gain of 11.00 percent year-over-year. Slowing home price growth in high-demand areas suggest that affordability concerns are impacting rapid gains in home prices seen in recent years.
First-time Home Buyers: Here's a Quick and Easy Guide to Your First Mortgage
Whether it’s market conditions or the amount you should be spending, there are a number of factors you’ll need to be aware of. If you’re just starting out and not sure where to begin, here are some points to consider that will set you on the right path.