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Reduce Your Home's Carbon Footprint With These Energy-Saving Tips
Do you believe that humans are changing the climate? As of today, the debate over carbon dioxide and climate change continues to rage. But regardless of your political standpoint, there’s always a case for reducing electricity use. Because who doesn’t like saving money, right?
7 Easy, Inexpensive Home Storage Hacks That Will Free Up Your Space
Even small spaces can feel spacious when the art of storage is mastered. Here are 7 inexpensive storage hacks to free up space in your home.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 14, 2016
Last week’s economic news included readings on job openings, consumer sentiment and the Federal Reserve’s monthly survey of senior loan officers. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Freddie Mac noted that last week’s primary mortgage market survey did not include post-election readings as the survey information was gathered prior to election results.
Mythbusting: Understanding Mortgage Myths and Why They Shouldn't Hold You Back
With the fluctuations in real estate and the increasing cost of home ownership, many people are entering the market with more trepidation these days. If you’re interested in purchasing a home but are unsure about whether it will get approved, here are a few myths you may want to dispel.
3 Key Reasons Why Buying Your First Home Is Like Planning a Wedding
You may not see the connection right away, but buying a home and planning a wedding are two experiences that require certain skills and challenge you in similar ways. Check out the three key similarities in this post.
Selling Your Home? Don't Skip These 3 Essential Steps or Your Sale Will Suffer
If you want to sell your home quickly — and for the most profit — you can’t just list it and cross your fingers. Successful sales are well-planned sales, and there are several ways in which you can make sure your own home sale turns out as you’d like it to.
Six Reasons Why You’ll Need a Licensed Real Estate Agent When You Buy or Sell a House
Are you in the market to buy or sell a home? If so, you may be wondering whether to work with a real estate agent or not. While saving on the commission might sound tempting, it can cost you later. Here are six reasons to choose a real estate agent the next time you buy or sell a home.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 7, 2016
Last week’s economic news included reports on inflation, construction spending, the Federal Reserve’s announcement regarding interest rates and several labor and employment related releases. Weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of interest rates were also released.
3 Common Mistakes That First-time Mortgage Borrowers Make and How to Easily Avoid Them
Deciding to purchase a home will be one of the biggest investment decisions you’ll make in your life, but it can be confusing for the first-time home buyer to know all the ins and outs of buying a home. If you’re wondering what things first-time buyers often forget about before purchasing a home, here are three important things that you’ll want to keep in mind.
Luxury Selling: How to Qualify Potential Buyers to Ensure They Can Afford Your Home
Luxury estates can be a challenge to sell. The more expensive a home is, the less potential buyers there are. The biggest hassle is going through the process with people who can’t actually afford the home, only to have it fall apart at the last minute.
Here are some ways to make sure the property is only being viewed by qualified buyers.