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$500 Renovations That Will Boost Your Home's Value and Speed Up Your Sale
The idea of home renovations when you’re selling your home can be unpopular because of the cost and time that can go into sprucing up a place you’re about to leave behind. However, making a few simple, economical touches can go a long way to capitalizing on your home’s value and making a difference in dollars.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 07, 2015
Multiple economic reports released last week indicate further improvement in economic conditions. Pending home sales, construction spending and ADP payrolls increased while Non-farm Payrolls fell and the national unemployment rate held steady.
Video: For Sale By Owner?
Video: For Sale By Owner? Most people don’t know enough to sell their own house. Here’s why.
Real Estate Investing: 3 Secrets of Successful Home Buyers That You Can Use Today
While making a real estate purchase can be a matter rife with many questions, buying to invest in a long-term property can be even more confusing. If you’re looking into investing in real estate and wondering what variables to consider, here are a few tips that you’ll want to keep in mind before deciding on a fruitful investment property.
How to Give the Ultimate Christmas Gift: Paying Off a Family Member's Mortgage
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re in a position to do it, paying off a family member’s mortgage is one of the biggest gifts you could give this holiday season.
Moving to a New Home? Use These Websites and Apps to Research Potential Neighborhoods
Relocating to a new city? Thinking about moving to a new neighborhood? With the advancement of technology, it’s now possible to research new neighborhoods without getting up off the couch. Here are some websites and apps that have proven invaluable with researching new areas.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 30, 2015
Although last weekâs economic calendar was cut short by the Thanksgiving holiday, several housing-related reports were released. The FHFA reported on third quarter results for its Housing Market Index and the Commerce Department reported on new home sales for October. Freddie Mac released its weekly report on mortgage rates and data on new weekly jobless claims was also released.
S&P Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Gain Across U.S.
Home prices increased across the S&P Case Shiller 20-City Home Price Index in September. According to the 20-City Home Price Index, Year-over year home price gains increased to 5.50 percent from Augustâs reading of 5.10 percent. 17 cities posted higher year-over0year price gains in September as compared to August.
Thinking About Downsizing? Here's What You Need to Know About Life in a Condo
The shift from home living to condo life may seem like a minor one, but there are plenty of things that will differentiate your lifestyle other than size when it comes to making a condominium purchase. If you’re contemplating this move and wondering about some of the things that this might entail, here are a few factors that are worth considering.
What Every Real Estate Agent Should Know About Owner’s Title Insurance
Make sure all of your clients are protected You’re a real estate agent, so you know that buying a home can be overwhelming for many of your clients. Homebuyers can easily feel confused and frustrated by the mounds of paperwork they have to sign. Plus, all the fees...