Home builder confidence remained steady at the highest reading in almost ten years according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for July.
Entries from July 2015
NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady
July 17th, 2015 · Comments Off on NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady
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Have a Weekend to Spare? Consider These Quick Renovations to Add Value to Your Home
July 16th, 2015 · Comments Off on Have a Weekend to Spare? Consider These Quick Renovations to Add Value to Your Home
Homeowners who are thinking about listing their home for sale in the coming weeks or months may be focused on improving their home to help it sell more quickly, but there also may be a focus on adding value to the home in the process. In fact, these are a few simple and easy projects that can typicaly be completed over the course of a weekend; that can add value and desirability to the home.
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Ignore ‘The Bubble’ Talk – 3 Reasons Why Summer 2015 is an Excellent Time to Buy Real Estate
July 15th, 2015 · Comments Off on Ignore ‘The Bubble’ Talk – 3 Reasons Why Summer 2015 is an Excellent Time to Buy Real Estate
While a gloomy outlook on the real estate market can strike fear in some hearts and may deter a purchase until a later date, the fact is that summer 2015 is an excellent time to purchase property. In fact, there are three good reasons why potential buyers may want to start moving forward with their buying plans soon.
Tags: Home Buyer Tips
First-time Mortgage Borrowers: Avoid These “Rookie Mistakes”
July 14th, 2015 · Comments Off on First-time Mortgage Borrowers: Avoid These “Rookie Mistakes”
As a first-time home buyer, you may be stressed about finding the right home to buy and researching the neighborhoods and schools. While these are all factors to pay attention to, you also need to focus heavily on your mortgage.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 13, 2015
July 13th, 2015 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 13, 2015
Last week’s scheduled economic events were few due to the Independence Day holiday. Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage rates brought good news as mortgage rates fell across the board. The Federal Reserve released the minutes of its most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and weekly jobless claims rose.
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Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal and Get a Quick Sale with These 3 Tips
July 10th, 2015 · Comments Off on Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal and Get a Quick Sale with These 3 Tips
Curb appeal is important in the home sales process, and this is because it will impact the overall first impression that potential home buyers have about the property. Some homeowners can easily spend a small fortune and a considerable amount of time improving curb appeal, but others may be looking for faster and easier results. The good news is that boosting curb appeal is easy and affordable to do when these three tips are followed.
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The Pros and Cons of Using Spare Funds to Pay Your Mortgage Down Faster
July 9th, 2015 · Comments Off on The Pros and Cons of Using Spare Funds to Pay Your Mortgage Down Faster
A home mortgage payment can be a large or even the largest expense in a person’s budget, and not having this payment any longer can be a life changing experience.
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Understanding Home Appraisals and Why You Want a Real Estate Agent to Determine Listing Prices
July 8th, 2015 · Comments Off on Understanding Home Appraisals and Why You Want a Real Estate Agent to Determine Listing Prices
While there may be instances when a homeowner must sell a property and move regardless of market conditions, there are other times when the value of the property will be a deciding factor in whether a homeowner moves or remains in the home for a longer period of time.
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House Hunting? Watch for These 5 Red Flags when Viewing Potential New Homes
July 7th, 2015 · Comments Off on House Hunting? Watch for These 5 Red Flags when Viewing Potential New Homes
While there are specific factors that buyers may be searching for in a new home, there are also a few warning signs that home buyers should keep their eyes open for. The following are among the top red flags that may serve as warning signs.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2015
July 6th, 2015 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2015
Last weekâs housing-related economic events included the Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports for April, the Commerce Departmentâs Pending Home Sales report and a report on Construction Spending. In other economic news, Non-Farm Payrolls, the ADP Employment report and Consumer Confidence reports were released. Freddie Macâs mortgage rates summary and the weekly unemployment claims report were released as usual.
Tags: Market Outlook