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What You Need To Know About Mortgage Insurance

September 11th, 2013 · Comments Off on What You Need To Know About Mortgage Insurance

If you are on the verge of buying real estate, you’ve probably heard the term Private Mortgage Insurance. Mortgage professionals talk about it a great deal, but you may be asking, “What is it exactly? And why should I care?”

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5 Cool Ideas For Green Home Remodeling

September 10th, 2013 · Comments Off on 5 Cool Ideas For Green Home Remodeling

Every home seems to have a never-ending remodeling list. As you consider tackling your next project, it usually pays off if you also think about helping the environment.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 9, 2013

September 9th, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 9, 2013

Last week was relatively calm due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday little mortgage and housing related news. However, there were several positive indicators for overall economic conditions.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

How To Create The Perfect Garage Workshop

September 6th, 2013 · Comments Off on How To Create The Perfect Garage Workshop

Most men, and even handy women, dream of a perfectly organized work space where their tools are orderly and they can tackle that list of home DIY projects.

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Don’t Turn Your Buyers Away With These Curb Appeal Mistakes

September 5th, 2013 · Comments Off on Don’t Turn Your Buyers Away With These Curb Appeal Mistakes

When it comes to selling your home, curb appeal refers to the “first impression” that your house gives when a buyer approaches it from the driveway or the street. Does your house look attractive and inviting, or does it appear rundown?

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Knock Your Real Estate Listing Out Of The Park With These Powerful Buzz Words

September 4th, 2013 · Comments Off on Knock Your Real Estate Listing Out Of The Park With These Powerful Buzz Words

Words are powerful and when you are selling your home, the words that you use in your real estate listing can really impact the first impression that the property makes on potential buyers.

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What Happens If You Find Your New Home Before You Sell Your Old One?

September 3rd, 2013 · Comments Off on What Happens If You Find Your New Home Before You Sell Your Old One?

What happens if you find the dream property that you want to buy before you have made the sale on your old property? Here are a few ideas to keep your purchase transaction together.

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7 Simple Steps To Finish Your Basement This Holiday Weekend

August 30th, 2013 · Comments Off on 7 Simple Steps To Finish Your Basement This Holiday Weekend

Not only does the Labor Day weekend signal a little time off work, but it also indicates a close to the summer season, which means it’s time to get ready for colder weather. So get in the spirit of the long weekend and put the labor of love into your home by creating a cozy hideaway that your family can retreat to once the outdoors become too chilly.

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Pending Home Sales Indicates That The Housing Recovery Is Progressing

August 29th, 2013 · Comments Off on Pending Home Sales Indicates That The Housing Recovery Is Progressing

The National Association of REALTORS reported Wednesday that pending sales of existing homes fell by 1.30 percent in July. According to the organization’s Pending Home Sales Index, this was the second straight month that pending home sales dropped. July’s Pending Home Sales Index reading was 109.50.

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Case Shiller Price Index Shows Home Prices Are Still Increasing

August 28th, 2013 · Comments Off on Case Shiller Price Index Shows Home Prices Are Still Increasing

Home prices are still rising, but at a slower pace according to the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for June. Home prices for the cities surveyed in the HPI rose by 12.10 percent on an annual basis as compared to May’s reading of 12.20 percent.

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Tags: Housing Analysis