Whether you are preparing to purchase your first home or it has been many years since you last walked through the home buying process, you may be starting to feel overwhelmed at the thought of all of the work that lies in front of you. While each home buying transaction is unique, the most successful home buyers have typically adopted a few behaviors. You may keep these in mind to help you navigate through the process with success.
Entries from April 2015
The Three Essential Habits That Successful Home Buyers Must Embrace
April 30th, 2015 · Comments Off on The Three Essential Habits That Successful Home Buyers Must Embrace
Tags: Home Buyer Tips
Case-Shiller: 20-City Home Price Index Hits 6 Month High
April 29th, 2015 · Comments Off on Case-Shiller: 20-City Home Price Index Hits 6 Month High
According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for February, month-to-month home prices increased by 0.50 percent from Januaryâs reading and achieved the highest year-over-year gain in six months. Analysts expected February home prices to increase by 4.80 percent.
Tags: Market Outlook
Thinking About Buying a Rental Property? 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval
April 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on Thinking About Buying a Rental Property? 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval
A rental property is a wonderful investment option to consider, and it can provide you with everything from considerable tax benefits to appreciation and monthly cash flow. While you may be eager to get started searching for a new rental property to invest in, a good idea is to take the initial step to get pre-approved for your mortgage.
Tags: Home Mortgage Tips
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 27, 2015
April 27th, 2015 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 27, 2015
Last week’s housing related reports included the FHFA Home Price Index, the National Association of Realtors Existing Home Sales report and The Commerce Department’s report on new home sales. Results were mixed, but suggest that housing markets are strengthening.
Tags: Market Outlook
Staging Tips: Let’s Talk Landscaping and How to Prepare Your Yard for the Spring Bloom
April 24th, 2015 · Comments Off on Staging Tips: Let’s Talk Landscaping and How to Prepare Your Yard for the Spring Bloom
When you are preparing to list your home for sale, you may take various steps to stage the interior so that it is appealing to a potential buyer. In addition to various steps you may take with staging the interior, you want to pay attention to your yard as well. During the spring months, many yards look fresh and vibrant, but they also need some extra care in order to boost curb appeal and make a great first impression on buyers.
Tags: Home Seller Tips
Home Buying Horror Stories: How Buying a Home Can Go Wrong – and How to Avoid These Mistakes
April 23rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Home Buying Horror Stories: How Buying a Home Can Go Wrong – and How to Avoid These Mistakes
When you buy a home, you may have dreams of settling into a beautiful new space that meets your needs and that your family can feel comfortable in. While many will enjoy this vision of domestic tranquility after taking ownership of their dream home, others have had their dream turn into a veritable nightmare due to some simple mistakes or oversights on their part.
Tags: Home Buyer Tips
First-time Real Estate Investor? Here Are 3 Helpful Tips That Will Get You Started
April 22nd, 2015 · Comments Off on First-time Real Estate Investor? Here Are 3 Helpful Tips That Will Get You Started
As a first time real estate investor, you may be excited to start searching for a property to invest in. However, be sure to consider the following helpful tips to make your search more successful.
Tags: Home Buyer Tips
You Ask, We Answer: How Long Should It Take to Sell My House in the Spring?
April 21st, 2015 · Comments Off on You Ask, We Answer: How Long Should It Take to Sell My House in the Spring?
Selling your home quickly in the spring depends on a buyer’s first impression when they see your house. If you want to sell fast make sure you pay attention to the details like curb appeal, freshening the interior, and pricing your home right.
Tags: Home Seller Tips
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 20, 2015
April 20th, 2015 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 20, 2015
Last week’s economic reports included the NAHB Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, and Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage rates. Other news included the weekly jobless claims report and consumer sentiment for April.
Tags: Market Outlook
Ready to Relocate? 3 Tips on How to Set a Moving Budget That Won’t Break the Bank
April 17th, 2015 · Comments Off on Ready to Relocate? 3 Tips on How to Set a Moving Budget That Won’t Break the Bank
Relocating to a new area can be exciting, but it can also be expensive. There are many resources to help, but most cost money. However, if you take your time and plan carefully, you can reduce the expense so you dont start your new life with new debt.
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