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Buying A Home In Foreclosure
Foreclosure is a process that happens over many months. There are various opportunities to acquire real estate that is in a different stage of foreclosure, including before the foreclosure process...
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NAHB: Builder Confidence Slips in June
Homebuilder confidence dropped two points in June according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. June’s index reading was 64, which indicates strong sentiment among home...
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Pros And Cons Of Installing A Pet Door
If you’ve just moved into your new home and you have a pet, you may be thinking of installing a pet door. A pet door is a permanent door feature that is cut into the bottom third of an entry door....
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 24th, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included monthly readings on housing market conditions, housing starts and building permits issued. Sales of pre-owned homes were released; the Federal Reserve announced...
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Fed Holds Key Rate Steady As It Watches Economic Trends
Federal Reserve policymakers held the federal funds rate at its current range of 2.25 to 2.50 percent. Analysts speculated that the Fed may lower its key rate based on signs of slowing economic growth...
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Simple Tips To Pay Off A Home Mortgage Loan Faster
It is a major life decision to buy a home and yet many do not consider how much they will pay on the interest over the life of the loan. All they usually think about is if they can afford to pay the...
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Case-Shiller: Annual Home Price Growth Slows for 13th Consecutive Month
Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index for April showed further declines in home price growth with 2.50 percent year-over-year home price growth as compared to March home price growth of 2.60...
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Home Staging Tip – Urban Gardening in Small Spaces
Home staging means getting a home ready for sale with the goal to maximize the sale price and close a sale as fast as possible. Some home staging tasks are very dreary, like having to get the place...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 1st, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings on home prices, sales of pre-owned homes and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released....
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4 Tips To Ensure A Successful Closing
As you come up to the date of your closing, there’s time to reflect on everything that led to this step. Your real estate agent, mortgage broker, title company and others all work hard to ensure a...
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How To Turn A “Dumb” Home Into A Smart Home
Having a “smart home” is a trend that is popular. What does it actually mean? Smart home technology improves energy-efficiency, increases security, and creates more convenience for the home’s...
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How Color Can Affect Your Home and Psyche
Are you dreaming in color of your future new home? You probably can’t wait to get your hands on a paintbrush and a bucket of beautiful new paint. But how will you choose the colors to decorate your...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 8th, 2019
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on construction spending and reports on public and private sector jobs. Monthly readings for public and private sector jobs and the national...
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Rent-To-Own Opportunities For Those With Bad Credit
For those who have less than a stellar credit history; yet, who still want to have their own home, a rent-to-own option is worth considering. A rent-to-own (RTO) agreement is a hybrid between buying a...
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3D Printing Used For Home Renovations And Construction
3D printing technology is a game-changer in the home construction business. Not only is the technology capable of printing a home, but it can also be used to print one at a much lower cost when...
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3D Printing Used For Home Renovations And Construction
3D printing technology is a game-changer in the home construction business. Not only is the technology capable of printing a home, but it can also be used to print one at a much lower cost when...
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Making Money Buying Homes And More From Estate Sales
An estate sale is the sale of the property owned by a person after a person dies. This sale may include real property, such as a home, and personal property, such as the home’s contents. There are two...
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4 Times When Laminate Flooring Is Better Than Hardwood
Hardwood flooring is considered a premium flooring material. It’s natural, long-lasting, durable and comes in a wide assortment of colors, wood, stains and plank widths. But hardwood flooring isn’t...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 15th, 2019
Last week’s economic releases included reports on inflation, core inflation and minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting held June 18 and 19. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and...
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How To Find Hot Real Estate Markets
A hot market in real estate is identified by a few things, which include higher prices, lower amounts of unsold inventory, and desirable neighborhoods. Neighborhoods can increase in value because of...
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