The first week of 2016 was quiet concerning housing and mortgage related news, but reports on construction spending and several labor-related reports were released.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 11, 2016
January 11th, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 11, 2016
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Greenify Your Home with Our Guide to Conducting a DIY Energy Audit
January 8th, 2016 · Comments Off on Greenify Your Home with Our Guide to Conducting a DIY Energy Audit
The idea of conducting an energy audit on your home might seem like something complicated that should be left to the experts, but there are ways for you to make your home a little greener without consulting anybody.
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Welcoming Strangers: the Pros and Cons of Hosting Open Houses During the Home Selling Process
January 7th, 2016 · Comments Off on Welcoming Strangers: the Pros and Cons of Hosting Open Houses During the Home Selling Process
While open houses can offer an easy, instant way for many interested parties to view your house, there can also be downsides to this type of showing. If you’re considering whether or not to stage an open house, here are some insights into what it may mean.
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Understanding Mortgage Pre-Approvals and How to Avoid Being Declined for One
January 6th, 2016 · Comments Off on Understanding Mortgage Pre-Approvals and How to Avoid Being Declined for One
How does a mortgage pre-approval work, and how can you make sure you won’t be declined when you apply? Here’s what you need to know.
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Dealing with an Empty Nest? 5 Great Reasons to Downsize into a New Condo
January 5th, 2016 · Comments Off on Dealing with an Empty Nest? 5 Great Reasons to Downsize into a New Condo
There’s a good chance if your children have recently moved out that your home is feeling a lot larger than it used to, and perhaps you’re re-considering the extra space. If downsizing to a condo is on your mind and you’re weighing the benefits of this kind of move, here are some that might make it worth the switch in size.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 04, 2016
January 4th, 2016 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 04, 2016
2015 said farewell with reports on Case Shiller home prices, pending home sales, and consumer confidence.
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Small Home Staging: 3 Ways That You Can Stage Smaller Spaces to Make Them Pop
December 31st, 2015 · Comments Off on Small Home Staging: 3 Ways That You Can Stage Smaller Spaces to Make Them Pop
When it comes to real estate, putting your home in its best light is key when it comes to making the sale. While it may seem like youâre more limited with a home of a smaller scale, here are a few ways you can enhance whatâs best and make a good impression on potential buyers.
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3 Things That Will Absolutely Kill Your Chances for a Mortgage Approval
December 30th, 2015 · Comments Off on 3 Things That Will Absolutely Kill Your Chances for a Mortgage Approval
Avoid these three mortgage-killing habits while your lender evaluates your loan and you’ll quickly find yourself holding the keys to your new home.
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Three Things You Can Expect when Buying a Home This Winter
December 29th, 2015 · Comments Off on Three Things You Can Expect when Buying a Home This Winter
When you’re looking into purchasing a home, there are plenty of things to watch out for at any time of the year, but there are a few things that you can expect during the winter months that may be a little different than other seasons.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 28, 2015
December 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 28, 2015
This week’s report of economic events is shortened due to the Christmas holiday. Economic news through Wednesday included Existing Home Sales, New Home Sales and Consumer Spending.
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