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Entries from April 2016

2016 Kitchen Decor Trends to Inspire Your Renovations

April 15th, 2016 · Comments Off on 2016 Kitchen Decor Trends to Inspire Your Renovations

A kitchen upgrade may seem like the sort of renovation that will cost a pretty penny, but there are a lot of funky things you can do that will add an easy accent and make for a current look. If you’re planning some home improvements in 2016, here are some upcoming trends you may want to try out.

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Tags: Around The Home

5 Documents First-time Home-buyers Need for a Smoother Purchasing Process

April 14th, 2016 · Comments Off on 5 Documents First-time Home-buyers Need for a Smoother Purchasing Process

With all the work that goes into finding the kind of home you’ll want to put an offer on, it can be easy to forget about all the little things that happen after the deal has been made. While the paperwork involved in purchasing may seem like a long way off, here’s a quick review of some of the documents you’ll need when the time comes to seal the deal.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

How Your Home’s “Days on Market” Affects the Buyer’s Opinion

April 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on How Your Home’s “Days on Market” Affects the Buyer’s Opinion

Whether you’ve done a lot of research on the real estate market or you’ve sold a home before, you may be aware that there can be a lot of trepidation around how long your house remains up for sale. If you’re concerned about your home’s market potential, here’s what you need to know about “Days on Market” and how it can impact your home sale.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

5 Easy Ways to Brighten up Your Curb Appeal

April 12th, 2016 · Comments Off on 5 Easy Ways to Brighten up Your Curb Appeal

It can be easy to forget, but the first thing people will see when they come to your home is the outside, so it’s important to have a well-maintained and picturesque property that represents the inside of your home positively. If you’re looking for a few ways to boost your outdoor space, here are a few tips to help with curb appeal.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 11, 2016

April 11th, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 11, 2016

Last week’s economic news included minutes of the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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Four Excellent Reasons You Should Check Your Real Estate Agent’s References and Testimonials

April 8th, 2016 · Comments Off on Four Excellent Reasons You Should Check Your Real Estate Agent’s References and Testimonials

There are different methods that home buyers may use to find a real estate agent to work with. While some may use the services of a real estate agent who they know personally, others may reach out to a professional who they have located online. Regardless of whether you previously knew the individual in a non-professional setting or not, it is important that you check your agent’s reference and testimonials before you get started with the home buying process.

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A Quick and Easy Guide to Hiring the Best Contractor for Your Pre-sale Home Renovations

April 7th, 2016 · Comments Off on A Quick and Easy Guide to Hiring the Best Contractor for Your Pre-sale Home Renovations

If you’re planning to complete some renovations on your home before putting it on the market, you may be unsure of the best way to go about finding the right contractor for the job. Here’s how you can get to the bottom of who will work the best for you.

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Tags: Around The Home

How the Truth in Lending Act Protects You When You Take Out a Mortgage

April 6th, 2016 · Comments Off on How the Truth in Lending Act Protects You When You Take Out a Mortgage

If you’re planning to get a mortgage, it’s critical that you know your rights under the law. The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is a piece of federal legislation that governs how mortgage lenders can and cannot operate their businesses.

So how does the Truth in Lending Act protect you, and what are your rights under this legislation? Here’s what you need to know.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

Selling Your Home Soon? 4 Ways to Quickly Boost Your Curb Appeal

April 5th, 2016 · Comments Off on Selling Your Home Soon? 4 Ways to Quickly Boost Your Curb Appeal

Most people that have embarked on selling their home know a lot about how to showcase the inside of it, but one of the most important parts of showing a home can be forgotten as a result. Since the outside of your home is the first thing a potential homebuyer will see, here are a few simple ways you can quickly boost its appeal.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 4, 2016

April 4th, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 4, 2016

Last week’s economic calendar was full of new releases including pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and construction spending. Labor related reports including ADP payrolls, federal Non-farm payrolls, and the national unemployment rate were also released along with reports on consumer confidence and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new unemployment claims.

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Tags: Financial Reports