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Entries from July 2017

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 17, 2017

July 17th, 2017 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 17, 2017

Economic reports released last week included readings on inflation, core inflation, and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s testimony. Mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released as usual along with a monthly report on consumer sentiment.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

Selling Your Home This Summer? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Recruit the Neighbors to Help

July 14th, 2017 · Comments Off on Selling Your Home This Summer? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Recruit the Neighbors to Help

With the power of social media, it’s easier than ever to use Twitter and Facebook and your own home website to sell your home online. However, there are a lot of different buyers on the market and that means it’s important to keep all your options open when it comes to marketing your home. If you’re wondering how you can harness the power of your neighbors to get the word out, here are some things you may want to consider

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

Upgrade My Life, Alexa: 4 Great Reasons to Invest in a Home Smart Assistant

July 13th, 2017 · Comments Off on Upgrade My Life, Alexa: 4 Great Reasons to Invest in a Home Smart Assistant

In an age of rapidly changing technology, doing things like programming in temperature changes and monitoring your home security from afar are becoming common. Fortunately, having a smarter home is even easier these days with Alexa, which was created by Amazon in 2014 as a smart home assistant. If you’re looking for an instant home upgrade that will utilize the smartest technology on the market, here’s why Alexa might be a great option for you

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3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way

July 12th, 2017 · Comments Off on 3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way

Most people make a number of home upgrades when the time comes to put their home on the market, whether they’re minor fix-ups or significant improvements that come with a high cost. If you’re wondering how to plan for your renovations, here are three things to ponder before getting started.

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Can I Qualify for a Mortgage After Declaring Bankruptcy? Yes — and Here’s How

July 11th, 2017 · Comments Off on Can I Qualify for a Mortgage After Declaring Bankruptcy? Yes — and Here’s How

It may feel like a daunting task to consider buying a home after you’ve declared bankruptcy, and there’s no doubt that it’s an uphill battle. Fortunately, while you’ll have hard work ahead, there are things you can do in order to make your dream of home ownership a possibility. Whether you’ve just declared bankruptcy or some time has passed, here are some things you should consider before getting into the market.

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Tags: Home Mortgage Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 10, 2017

July 10th, 2017 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 10, 2017

Last week’s economic reports suggested that demand for homes is rising despite a jump in mortgage rates and rising home prices fueled by low inventories of homes for sale. Demand for homes rose by 1.40 percent as interest rates jumped after the 10-year Treasury rate rose by 10 basis points.

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Buying a Home for the First Time? Five Real Estate Terms You’ll Need to Know

July 7th, 2017 · Comments Off on Buying a Home for the First Time? Five Real Estate Terms You’ll Need to Know

The terminology involved in the real estate market can be vexing for the newcomer, but if you’re getting prepared to buy a home, there are a few choice words you should take some time to learn. While it’s hard to learn the ins and outs in one article, here’s a place to begin with five terms you may be hearing a lot of in the future.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

Buyer Beware: Three Major Red Flags to Watch for When Visiting Open Houses

July 6th, 2017 · Comments Off on Buyer Beware: Three Major Red Flags to Watch for When Visiting Open Houses

Open houses are a good opportunity to get out and about to see what kind of home you’re looking for, and if it will work for you. Fortunately, they can also be a good opportunity to find out some things about the house you’re looking at that might not be listed on the website and may be less than flattering. If you’re wondering what red flags to watch out for, pay attention to the following things the next time you’re at a showing.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

5 Surprisingly Stylish Ways to Improve Your Living Room’s Look Using Wallpaper

July 5th, 2017 · Comments Off on 5 Surprisingly Stylish Ways to Improve Your Living Room’s Look Using Wallpaper

From a sophisticated couch to a stunning art print, there are plenty of ways that you can dress up your living room and instantly change its vibe. You may not realize it, but wallpaper is back in fashion and becoming another popular way to instantly re-vamp a room. If you’re contemplating ways that wallpaper can benefit your space, here are some options you may want to try out.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 3, 2017

July 3rd, 2017 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 3, 2017

Last week’s economic news included Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, pending home sales and inflation. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released along with a reading on consumer sentiment. Case-Shiller and pending home sales readings suggested that recent rapid growth in home prices and home sales may be easing. High demand for homes coupled with low inventories of homes for sale has created an artificially high rate of home price growth and competition among buyers for a limited number of homes.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates