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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: March 4th, 2013

March 4th, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: March 4th, 2013

Mortgage rates were lower last week as investors sought safety in bonds in the wake of US legislators’ failure to agree on budget cutbacks, and after Italy’s elections failed to reveal a leader committed to continuing economic reform.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

5 Important Tips To Save Money On Your Tax Bill

March 1st, 2013 · Comments Off on 5 Important Tips To Save Money On Your Tax Bill

Owning real estate can make a big difference on your tax return, so make sure that you’re taking advantage of all the deductions you’re entitled to.

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Tags: Taxes

Existing Home Sales Rise As Home Inventory Shrinks

February 28th, 2013 · Comments Off on Existing Home Sales Rise As Home Inventory Shrinks

Home sales rose for the 11th consecutive month according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing Home Sales Report for January.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

Is Downsizing The Next Big Trend In Homes?

February 27th, 2013 · Comments Off on Is Downsizing The Next Big Trend In Homes?

Instead of going for larger homes, which was an overwhelming trend in years past, many people are choosing micro-dwellings.

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Tags: Real Estate Trends

Quick Tips For Moving To A New Home In Miserable Weather

February 26th, 2013 · Comments Off on Quick Tips For Moving To A New Home In Miserable Weather

Moving in Miserable Weather: Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you are moving on a day with terrible weather.

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Tags: Around The Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: February 25th, 2013

February 25th, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: February 25th, 2013

A quiet week in economic news caused mortgage rates to worsen slightly.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

How To Know If You Will Need Private Mortgage Insurance on Your Mortgage Loan

February 22nd, 2013 · Comments Off on How To Know If You Will Need Private Mortgage Insurance on Your Mortgage Loan

You may be wondering what PMI is and how you know when you need to purchase it.

Below is the short version of what you need to know.

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Tags: Mortgage Guidelines

3 Common Myths About Real Estate Short Sales

February 21st, 2013 · Comments Off on 3 Common Myths About Real Estate Short Sales

Many people don’t have a clear understanding of the purpose of short sales or how they actually work.

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Tags: Personal Finance

Builder Confidence In New Home Sales Stay Near All Time High

February 20th, 2013 · Comments Off on Builder Confidence In New Home Sales Stay Near All Time High

February’s Housing Market Index reading remains near the HMI’s highest level since April 2006, when the HMI reading reached 51.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

3 Stress-Free Packing Tips For Moving Into Your New Home

February 19th, 2013 · Comments Off on 3 Stress-Free Packing Tips For Moving Into Your New Home

Moving everything in your house to your new home can be an overwhelming task.

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Tags: Around The Home