It’s a great time to buy a new home because there are still quite a few homes for sale, and interest rates have continued to stay comparatively low.
5 Top Tips For Purchasing Your New Home
April 3rd, 2013 · Comments Off on 5 Top Tips For Purchasing Your New Home
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Home Prices Accelerate In 2013 WIth Double Digit Growth
April 2nd, 2013 · Comments Off on Home Prices Accelerate In 2013 WIth Double Digit Growth
Last week, the S&P/Case-Shiller Index showed home prices gaining 8.1 percent during the 12-month period ending January 2013, marking the largest year-over-year increases since the summer of 2006.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: April 1st, 2013
April 1st, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: April 1st, 2013
Mortgage rates fell last week as investor concerns over the European economy grew.
Fears of growing differences between wealthier European nations and European nations needing economic aid brought higher bond prices and lower mortgage rates.
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3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Can Cost Thousands
March 29th, 2013 · Comments Off on 3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Can Cost Thousands
Many first-time home buyers make rookie mistakes that bring on negative consequences and a lot of frustration.
Outlined below are common errors home buyers make,…
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7 Quick And Inexpensive Ways You Can Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
March 28th, 2013 · Comments Off on 7 Quick And Inexpensive Ways You Can Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Have you ever heard the saying, “You never get a second chance for a first impression?”
If you have a home for sale, it is important to appreciate the significance a first impression has on your potential buyer.
When buyers drive up…
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Rising Sales Prices Are Excellent News For Homeowners Across America
March 27th, 2013 · Comments Off on Rising Sales Prices Are Excellent News For Homeowners Across America
Existing home sales have increased by 10.2 percent as compared to 4.52 million existing home sales for February 2012, and have increased for 20 consecutive months. Read more…
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How To Spot And Treat Mold In Your Home
March 22nd, 2013 · Comments Off on How To Spot And Treat Mold In Your Home
The first sign of mold you notice may be a musty smell in your home.
After looking around, you spot what looks like mold — don’t panic!
You can remove unhealthy mold from your house without it costing a small fortune.
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Fed Meeting Statement Reveals Good News For Real Estate
March 21st, 2013 · Comments Off on Fed Meeting Statement Reveals Good News For Real Estate
The Federal Reserve’s statement after yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting left no doubt as to the Fed’s dual commitment to keeping long term interest rates down and encouraging economic growth.
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NAHB Housing Market Index Shows Builder Confidence Slip In March
March 20th, 2013 · Comments Off on NAHB Housing Market Index Shows Builder Confidence Slip In March
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for March on Monday. Home builder confidence fell for the third consecutive month with a two-point drop to a reading of 44 in March.
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Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer’s Mood At Your Home For Sale
March 19th, 2013 · Comments Off on Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer’s Mood At Your Home For Sale
The point of staging is to highlight the house’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses and make it more appealing. With the right decorating techniques, you can win buyers over the moment they step through the door.
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