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4 Important Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying A Green Home

December 4th, 2018 · Comments Off on 4 Important Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying A Green Home

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you can make. There are many decisions involved in choosing the right home from picking a real estate agent, to figuring out what type of home will suit your needs. You want the right sized rooms, a floor plan that fits your family, and certain home features you know you can’t live without.

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5 Home Renovations That Really Raise Values

November 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on 5 Home Renovations That Really Raise Values

There are many home renovation projects that can increase the comfort and visual appeal of a dwelling. Owners who plan to sell their home in the future, however, prefer to focus on projects that will return a healthy profit at closing. Here are 5 renovation projects that positively impact a home’s resale value.

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5 Creative Ways To Buy A Foreclosure

November 28th, 2018 · Comments Off on 5 Creative Ways To Buy A Foreclosure

Buying a foreclosed home is easy, right? After all, they sell for pennies on the dollar, right? Well, that could be a false assumption. Buying a foreclosed property appears easy on TV, but in reality, it can be overwhelming.

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How To Stage A House For A Faster Sale At A Higher Price

November 27th, 2018 · Comments Off on How To Stage A House For A Faster Sale At A Higher Price

“Staging” a house means to prepare it for sale in ways that make it more attractive to potential buyers. Homeowners can do much of this staging work themselves and should get suggestions from their real estate agent. They can also hire a professional to do the staging work for them.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 26th, 2018

November 26th, 2018 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 26th, 2018

Last week’s economic readings included readings from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, National Association of Realtors(R) report on sales of pre-owned homes and Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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How To Choose Between Laminate And Hardwood Flooring

November 23rd, 2018 · Comments Off on How To Choose Between Laminate And Hardwood Flooring

Picking out a new flooring can be exciting. After all, as anyone knows, new flooring in a home or business property can completely change the entire atmosphere. A common question asked by commercial and residential property owners is “Should I go with laminate or hardwood flooring?”

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3 Important Factors That Affect Your Real Estate Transaction

November 21st, 2018 · Comments Off on 3 Important Factors That Affect Your Real Estate Transaction

The real estate market is quite different from other markets and can be confusing for even the most experienced buyers and sellers. You will need the help of a real estate agent whether you are an experienced buyer or doing it for the first time.

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What Does A Home’s Energy Rating Imply?

November 20th, 2018 · Comments Off on What Does A Home’s Energy Rating Imply?

Your home’s energy rating is an evaluation of your home’s overall energy efficiency. If your house’s rating is high, it means your potential for energy loss is also high. Bringing your rating numbers down means that your home is becoming more energy efficient.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 19th, 2018

November 19th, 2018 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 19th, 2018

Last week’s economic news included readings on inflation, core inflation and retail sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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5 Strategies Millennials Can Use To Buy Homes

November 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on 5 Strategies Millennials Can Use To Buy Homes

Millennials face numerous challenges when buying their first homes. 55% of young adults between 25 and 34 years old don’t own homes as compared to 80% in 1967, according to data from the Census Bureau.

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