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Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here's How You Can Tell
Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 12, 2015
Last week’s economic news was dominated by labor reports and FHA’s announcement that it will lower its mortgage insurance premiums in an effort to make homes more affordable for first-time and moderate income home buyers. Mortgage rates fell last week as employment reports showed strengthening job markets.
Trying to Sell a Home with Tenants Still Living Inside? These 3 Tips Will Make Your Life Easier
Are you thinking about selling a home that you have rented out for some additional revenue? In today’s blog post we’ll explore how to sell your home while you’re renting it out to tenants and share three tips that can make the process a bit easier.
FOMC Minutes: Low Inflation Rates Won't Delay Rate Hikes
The minutes of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicate that Fed policymakers aren’t concerned about low inflation rates as an obstacle to raising the target federal funds rate.
Did You Know? Here's Why Professionally Shot Aerial Photos and Videos Can Help You Sell Your Home
Today’s home buyers are savvier about their buying options than ever before. They are able to research prices, browse listings, and investigate other important factors before even making the first call to a real estate agent. In today’s blog post we’ll explore how professionally-shot aerial photos and videos can help you get your home sold that much quicker.
Homeowner's Insurance: What's Covered, What Isn't and Why You Might Need It
Homeowner's insurance is an incredibly valuable and beneficial policy for homeowners to have, but it is necessary to understand what traditional policies do and do not cover.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 5, 2015
Case-Shiller reported that home prices hit their lowest pace in two years. According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for October, home prices fell in 10 cities, rose in eight cities and were unchanged in two cities. In other news, pending home sales increased and weekly jobless claims rose.
Three Hot Renovations That Will Boost Your Home's Value Without Breaking the Bank
Are you feeling the “renovation itch” or perhaps looking for a fun project that you can take on which will provide you with a return on your investment? Let’s take a look at three popular home renovations that can increase your home equity without draining your bank account.
Be Prepared for Your Mortgage Pre-approval Interview by Having Answers to These 4 Questions
So – you’ve completed an initial mortgage pre-qualification and now you’re ready to take the next step and meet with your lender or mortgage advisor for the pre-approval interview. Are you ready? Let’s take a quick look at a few questions you should know the answers to before you go in for a mortgage pre-approval.
Winter Staging: How to Make Your Home Look Beautiful when It's Miserable Outside
When the weather outside is frightful, you may feel anything but delightful if you’re hoping to attract potential homebuyers. When you’re staging a home for sale, you want to make it as appealing as possible – especially during the winter months.