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14 Remodeling Projects That Increase the Value of Your Home
Your home is likely your largest investment. Beyond repairs and regular maintenance to keep it clean, comfortable, and safe, there are a number of projects that can increase the resale value of your...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 25th, 2019
Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders, Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee and a press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Sales of...
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What Causes Mortgage Interest Rates To Fluctuate?
The mortgage interest rate represents the cost of borrowing money to purchase a property. Mortgage interest rates are not fixed; that is, they fluctuate from one period of time to the next. Many...
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Are Multi-Unit Properties the Right Move for You?
Real estate isn’t a one-size-fits-all pursuit. Buying and renting multi-unit properties is one of the ways investors build residual income while increasing their property portfolios. However,...
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Case-Shiller Home Price Growth Slower in January
Home price indices issued by S&P Case-Shiller showed further slowing in home price growth in January. The national home price index showed 4.30 percent home price growth for the three months ended...
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3 Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Home Renovation Project
The right home renovation strategy can increase property values and improve the comfort and utility of your space. However, your actions could have a harsh impact on our natural resources. Here are...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 1st, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller on home price growth, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. The Conference Board issued its...
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3 Pros And Cons Of Renting Or Owning A Home
Home ownership is highly valued in our culture. However, buying a home isn’t the best decision for everyone. Examine the differences between owning and renting your home to help you decide if now is...
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Real Estate Investing 101: Identify Your Investing Style
Are you just starting on your real estate investing journey? Many newcomers are surprised to learn that there’s more to making money on the real estate market than buying and selling. These are some...
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11 Simple Ways To Save Money Toward The Purchase Of Your New Home
If you find it difficult to make ends meet, these tips will help you save money in ways that are easy to do and create substantial savings over time. Declutter Get rid of stuff you do use or need by...
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These DIY Home Projects
Your carbon footprint is the measure of your impact on the earth’s natural resources. This number describes the amount of fossil fuel it takes to support your lifestyle. In the United States, each...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 8th, 2019
Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending and inflation; labor sector reports on the national unemployment rate, public and private sector employment were also released....
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4 Ways To Pay Off My Mortgage Faster
For most people, the mortgage payment is the biggest monthly expense. Whether you’re facing retirement or still working, it would be nice to be free of this debt. Although you probably can’t pay it...
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Staging Your Home: Here Are Your Self-Storage Options
If you’re staging your home to sell, you may find yourself with more stuff than space. Rather than selling possessions that you’d rather not part with, you can put your things into short-term storage...
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FOMC Minutes Reveal Fed Policymakers U-Turn
Members of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold the target range of the federal funds rate to its current range of 2.25 to 2.50 percent. The minutes of the most recent...
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When Is The Best Time To Do Your Roof Maintenance?
Perform roof maintenance on sunny days when there’s less chance of slipping. Blocking off a weekend twice a year gives you plenty of time to complete the items below without rushing or taking...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 14th, 2019
Last week’s economic readings included reports on inflation, mortgage rates, and first-time jobless claims. Monthly reporting on consumer sentiment was delayed. Consumer Price Index: Inflation Rises...
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Home Maintenance Tips: How to Organize Your Garage
Perhaps you plan to sell your home in the next few months or years. Keeping your garage organized can save time and ensure that you have storage space when you need it most. Get Your Purge On! Clear...
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Can You Really Buy Off-Planet Real Estate?
Real estate agents are constantly looking for new listings, which will attract potential buyers. We no longer need to limit our search for good listings to planet Earth because Mars is now for sale....
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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Rises in April
Home builder confidence increased in April to an index reading of 63, which was one point higher than for March and the highest reading in six months. Analysts said that April’s reading revealed more...
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