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Entries from May 2016

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 31, 2016

May 31st, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 31, 2016

Last week’s economic reports included new home sales, pending home sales along with weekly mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

4 Tips to Staging Your Home on a Budget

May 27th, 2016 · Comments Off on 4 Tips to Staging Your Home on a Budget

Many people think that staging a home effectively is a matter of money, but there are easy ways to dress it up and make it shine that don’t come with a high cost. If you’re looking for some economical tips that will go a long way in making a positive impression, here are a few ways to get your home prepared.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

4 Tips to Staging Your Home on a Budget

May 25th, 2016 · Comments Off on 4 Tips to Staging Your Home on a Budget

Many people think that staging a home effectively is a matter of money, but there are easy ways to dress it up and make it shine that don’t come with a high cost. If you’re looking for some economical tips that will go a long way in making a positive impression, here are a few ways to get your home prepared.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

Peak Season Is Near: 4 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for Sale Season

May 24th, 2016 · Comments Off on Peak Season Is Near: 4 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for Sale Season

The spring is the most popular time of the year when it comes to real estate, and it’s a good time for a few fix ups if you’re putting your home on the market. While you may have a lot of different things to do before you’re ready for your first showing, here are the four things to keep at the top of the list.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 23, 2016

May 23rd, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 23, 2016

Last week’s economic news included the NAHB Housing Market Index, reports on housing starts, building reports and existing home sales. Minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last FOMC meeting were also released.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

The Essentials for a Successful Open House

May 20th, 2016 · Comments Off on The Essentials for a Successful Open House

From the cleaning to the organizing to the small fix-ups around the house, there can be a lot of minor details that go into staging a successful open house. However, there are a few essential items you should be sure not to forget about when you prep your home for an influx of potential buyers.

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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady in May

May 18th, 2016 · Comments Off on NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady in May

The National Association of Home Builders reported that home builder confidence in the U.S. housing market conditions held steady for the fourth consecutive month in May. Builder confidence stayed at a reading of 58, which was the number expected by analysts and was also the reading for April. Analysts said that the consistency in readings signified expansion in housing markets. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders than not are confident about market conditions.

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Tags: Housing Market

Avoiding Home Buyer Remorse: 5 Tips for a Happier Homeowner

May 17th, 2016 · Comments Off on Avoiding Home Buyer Remorse: 5 Tips for a Happier Homeowner

The rush of excitement that comes with finding the home you’ve been looking for is ideal, but just because it seems like the perfect place, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other factors to consider. Instead of getting hit with buyer’s remorse, here are some tips so that your home purchase doesn’t become something you’ll regret.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 16, 2016

May 16th, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 16, 2016

Last week’s economic news included reports on retail sales and consumer sentiment along with weekly releases on new jobless claims and mortgage rates.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

3 Ikea Hacks That Can Be Done in a Weekend’s Time

May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on 3 Ikea Hacks That Can Be Done in a Weekend’s Time

Whether you’re moving into your first apartment or preparing to purchase a second home, Ikea is a favorite for those trying to economically fill up the extra space in their home. While Ikea may have plenty of inexpensive options that you might not think can be dressed up, there are actually a lot of simple pieces that you can add to for a stylish, DIY look that will take no time at all.

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