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4 Negotiation Tips for Home Sellers

June 7th, 2016 · Comments Off on 4 Negotiation Tips for Home Sellers

When you’ve already placed your home on the market, it can seem like the stress is over once you’ve received the offer, but the buck doesn’t stop there. Instead of being caught off guard when the time comes to negotiate, consider these tips that will assist in making the sale.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 6, 2016

June 6th, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 6, 2016

Last week’s housing related news was limited to Construction Spending and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey, but labor reports suggested an economic slowdown may be in the works.

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Tags: Financial Reports

Looking to Renovate?: 4 Renovations That Are Cheaper in the Summertime

June 3rd, 2016 · Comments Off on Looking to Renovate?: 4 Renovations That Are Cheaper in the Summertime

It’s often necessary to make a few small renovations before putting your home on the market, but it can be surprising to learn that summer can be a less expensive time for many common fix-ups. If you’re wondering what you should renovate in the summer months, you may want to consider a few of the following for the sake of economy.

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Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Expands to All Metro Areas

June 2nd, 2016 · Comments Off on Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Expands to All Metro Areas

March home prices were again dominated by the Northwest with Portland, Oregon posting a year-over-year gain of 12.30 percent followed by Seattle, Washington’s year-over-year gain of 10.80 percent.

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Did You Know?: 4 Ways That a Real Estate Attorney Can Make Your Home Purchase Easier

June 1st, 2016 · Comments Off on Did You Know?: 4 Ways That a Real Estate Attorney Can Make Your Home Purchase Easier

It is common for home buyers to take steps to keep their out-of-pocket expenses to a minimum, and many will try to avoid paying for optional services for this reason. After learning more about the services provided to you by a real estate attorney, you may be ready to seek out these professional legal services for your upcoming purchase.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 31, 2016

May 31st, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 31, 2016

Last week’s economic reports included new home sales, pending home sales along with weekly mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

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4 Tips to Staging Your Home on a Budget

May 27th, 2016 · Comments Off on 4 Tips to Staging Your Home on a Budget

Many people think that staging a home effectively is a matter of money, but there are easy ways to dress it up and make it shine that don’t come with a high cost. If you’re looking for some economical tips that will go a long way in making a positive impression, here are a few ways to get your home prepared.

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4 Tips to Staging Your Home on a Budget

May 25th, 2016 · Comments Off on 4 Tips to Staging Your Home on a Budget

Many people think that staging a home effectively is a matter of money, but there are easy ways to dress it up and make it shine that don’t come with a high cost. If you’re looking for some economical tips that will go a long way in making a positive impression, here are a few ways to get your home prepared.

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Peak Season Is Near: 4 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for Sale Season

May 24th, 2016 · Comments Off on Peak Season Is Near: 4 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for Sale Season

The spring is the most popular time of the year when it comes to real estate, and it’s a good time for a few fix ups if you’re putting your home on the market. While you may have a lot of different things to do before you’re ready for your first showing, here are the four things to keep at the top of the list.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 23, 2016

May 23rd, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 23, 2016

Last week’s economic news included the NAHB Housing Market Index, reports on housing starts, building reports and existing home sales. Minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last FOMC meeting were also released.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates