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Entries from September 2014

Roof Restoration 101: Preparing Your Roof for the Harsh Winter – and when to Call in Professional Help

September 16th, 2014 · Comments Off on Roof Restoration 101: Preparing Your Roof for the Harsh Winter – and when to Call in Professional Help

One of the best steps that you can take now while the weather is warm is to restore your roof to prepare for the harsh winter ahead. Here are some steps you can take to winterize your roof before the weather gets colder.

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Tags: Around The Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 15, 2014

September 15th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 15, 2014

Last week’s housing related economic reports were slim, but an unexpected increase in weekly jobless claims gained attention. Analysts calmed concerns by noting that last week’s reading of 315,000 new jobless claims was not far removed from jobless claim levels before the recession.

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Tags: Market Outlook

Turned Down for a Mortgage? What to Do if You are Declined – and How to Get Second Opinion

September 12th, 2014 · Comments Off on Turned Down for a Mortgage? What to Do if You are Declined – and How to Get Second Opinion

If you have been declined for a mortgage, you may think that home ownership is out of reach. However, there are ways to turn a rejection into an approval and to find a more accessible loan. Here are just a few steps you can take to learn about your loan options and get the mortgage that works for you.

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Tags: Home Mortgage Tips

Planning for 2015 Already? Here are Some Home Decor Trends to Watch Out For

September 11th, 2014 · Comments Off on Planning for 2015 Already? Here are Some Home Decor Trends to Watch Out For

Whether you are looking for changes you can make at your existing residence or you’re thinking about what to look for in a new home, pay attention to what’s coming in 2015. These exciting trends in home decor that are really making a splash.

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Tags: Around The Home

Keeping Quiet: Five Things You Shouldn’t Mention During an Open House

September 10th, 2014 · Comments Off on Keeping Quiet: Five Things You Shouldn’t Mention During an Open House

An open house is an opportunity for sellers to showcase their property to a potentially large number of interested buyers, and a great way to generate buzz. While you want to be as open and honest about the property as possible, you also want to make a good impression – and that means there are some things that you don’t want to say during an open house.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

It’s Not Just Car Storage: How to Transform Your Garage into a Brand New, Highly Usable Space

September 9th, 2014 · Comments Off on It’s Not Just Car Storage: How to Transform Your Garage into a Brand New, Highly Usable Space

With a bit of planning and creativity, you can turn your garage into a much more functional space. Here’s how you can make your garage the most useful space in the house.

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Tags: Around The Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 8, 2014

September 8th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 8, 2014

Last week’s housing-related economic news was slim, likely due to the Labor Day holiday Monday. On Tuesday, the U.S. Commerce Department reported that construction spending for July increased by 1.80 percent as compared to June’s revised reading of 1.0 percent and expectations of a 1.0 percent increase for July.

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Tags: Market Outlook

Considering a Vacation Home? Six Tips for Buying a House or Condo for Relaxation and Vacation Use

September 5th, 2014 · Comments Off on Considering a Vacation Home? Six Tips for Buying a House or Condo for Relaxation and Vacation Use

When you buy a vacation home or condo, you can guarantee that you have an escape that will provide you with years of enjoyment. Before you take the plunge, though, take advantage of these six helpful tips about buying a vacation home.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

Buying Land to Build a New Home On? Don’t Forget These Three Important Considerations

September 4th, 2014 · Comments Off on Buying Land to Build a New Home On? Don’t Forget These Three Important Considerations

When most people talk about real estate, they envision buying an already-built house on already-landscaped property. However, buying vacant land and building a new home is a great way to ensure that you get the home that you want in the location that you want.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

You Ask, We Answer: Understanding the Real Estate ‘Short Sale’ and How This Process Works

September 3rd, 2014 · Comments Off on You Ask, We Answer: Understanding the Real Estate ‘Short Sale’ and How This Process Works

Here’s what you need to know about how short sales work and what circumstances might call for one.

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Tags: Home Selling Tips