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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — July 29, 2013

July 29th, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — July 29, 2013

New home sales surpassed expectations and consumer sentiment rose for July; these readings among others suggest that the economy continued to improve and that consumer confidence in the economy improved as well.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

What Should You To Do In Advance To Prepare For Your Mortgage Application

July 26th, 2013 · Comments Off on What Should You To Do In Advance To Prepare For Your Mortgage Application

If you are applying for a mortgage to buy a home, doing your homework in advance before you submit the application means that you will stand a better chance of getting accepted at a desirable mortgage rate.

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Tags: Mortgage Tips

How To Bring More Natural Light Into Your Home

July 25th, 2013 · Comments Off on How To Bring More Natural Light Into Your Home

One of the biggest improvements that you can make to your home is to bring in more natural light.

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Tags: Around The Home

Existing Home Sales: Second Highest Level Since 2009

July 24th, 2013 · Comments Off on Existing Home Sales: Second Highest Level Since 2009

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, national sales of existing homes in June came in at 5.08 million.

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First Things First, What To Do Upon Moving Into Your New Home

July 23rd, 2013 · Comments Off on First Things First, What To Do Upon Moving Into Your New Home

If you have purchased a new home and are going to move in soon, what are the first few things that you will need to do upon moving into your new home?

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 22, 2013

July 22nd, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 22, 2013

Last week’s economic news was a mixed bag with retail sales and housing starts coming in lower than expected, but home builder confidence in housing markets increased.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

5 Important Tips To Protect Your Home From Burglars When You Are Away

July 19th, 2013 · Comments Off on 5 Important Tips To Protect Your Home From Burglars When You Are Away

Anyone would be shocked and feel violated after coming home to a ransacked house. Burglars look for specific things when choosing a home to break into, and many homeowners are basically inviting criminals through the front door.

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Home Builder Confidence Rises To Highest Level Since January 2006

July 18th, 2013 · Comments Off on Home Builder Confidence Rises To Highest Level Since January 2006

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose in July.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

3 Common Home Financing Problems And How To Avoid Them

July 17th, 2013 · Comments Off on 3 Common Home Financing Problems And How To Avoid Them

Getting the best mortgage financing for your new home can sometimes be a complicated process and, unfortunately, things can go wrong. Using a licensed and trusted mortgage loan specialist can help alleviate many of these challenges.

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What Are the Hot Home Decor Trends for 2013?

July 16th, 2013 · Comments Off on What Are the Hot Home Decor Trends for 2013?

Just like fashion designs and hair styles, home decor trends are constantly changing and evolving. Each new season brings a new must-have feature for your home.

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