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Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!

December 10th, 2015 · Comments Off on Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!

With all of the expense that can go into buying or selling your home, it’s good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time.

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Tags: Real Estate Tips

What Happens at a Mortgage Loan Closing Meeting? Let’s Take a Look

December 9th, 2015 · Comments Off on What Happens at a Mortgage Loan Closing Meeting? Let’s Take a Look

So you’ve found the perfect home, the seller has accepted your offer, and now you’re just waiting for the mortgage to close before you wrap up the sale and take possession. It’s time for the closing meeting. But what does this meeting entail? And what do you need to prepare for it? Here’s what you need to know.

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Tags: Home Mortgage Tips

$500 Renovations That Will Boost Your Home’s Value and Speed Up Your Sale

December 8th, 2015 · Comments Off on $500 Renovations That Will Boost Your Home’s Value and Speed Up Your Sale

The idea of home renovations when you’re selling your home can be unpopular because of the cost and time that can go into sprucing up a place you’re about to leave behind. However, making a few simple, economical touches can go a long way to capitalizing on your home’s value and making a difference in dollars.

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Tags: Around The Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 07, 2015

December 7th, 2015 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 07, 2015

Multiple economic reports released last week indicate further improvement in economic conditions. Pending home sales, construction spending and ADP payrolls increased while Non-farm Payrolls fell and the national unemployment rate held steady.

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Tags: Market Outlook

Video: For Sale By Owner?

December 4th, 2015 · Comments Off on Video: For Sale By Owner?

Video: For Sale By Owner? Most people don’t know enough to sell their own house. Here’s why.

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Tags: Home Selling Tips

Real Estate Investing: 3 Secrets of Successful Home Buyers That You Can Use Today

December 3rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Real Estate Investing: 3 Secrets of Successful Home Buyers That You Can Use Today

While making a real estate purchase can be a matter rife with many questions, buying to invest in a long-term property can be even more confusing. If you’re looking into investing in real estate and wondering what variables to consider, here are a few tips that you’ll want to keep in mind before deciding on a fruitful investment property.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

How to Give the Ultimate Christmas Gift: Paying Off a Family Member’s Mortgage

December 2nd, 2015 · Comments Off on How to Give the Ultimate Christmas Gift: Paying Off a Family Member’s Mortgage

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re in a position to do it, paying off a family member’s mortgage is one of the biggest gifts you could give this holiday season.

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Tags: Home Mortgage Tips

Moving to a New Home? Use These Websites and Apps to Research Potential Neighborhoods

December 1st, 2015 · Comments Off on Moving to a New Home? Use These Websites and Apps to Research Potential Neighborhoods

Relocating to a new city? Thinking about moving to a new neighborhood? With the advancement of technology, it’s now possible to research new neighborhoods without getting up off the couch. Here are some websites and apps that have proven invaluable with researching new areas.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 30, 2015

November 30th, 2015 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 30, 2015

Although last week’s economic calendar was cut short by the Thanksgiving holiday, several housing-related reports were released. The FHFA reported on third quarter results for its Housing Market Index and the Commerce Department reported on new home sales for October. Freddie Mac released its weekly report on mortgage rates and data on new weekly jobless claims was also released.

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Tags: Market Outlook

S&P Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Gain Across U.S.

November 27th, 2015 · Comments Off on S&P Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Gain Across U.S.

Home prices increased across the S&P Case Shiller 20-City Home Price Index in September. According to the 20-City Home Price Index, Year-over year home price gains increased to 5.50 percent from August’s reading of 5.10 percent. 17 cities posted higher year-over0year price gains in September as compared to August.

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Tags: Market Outlook