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5 Tips To Price Your Home To Sell For Top Dollar

February 14, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many home sellers are confused about how to price their home to sell. It’s definitely challenging to try and find that sweet spot between pricing it low enough so it flies off the market without undercutting the home’s value.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

Garage Organization Ideas For Your New Home

February 13, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Now that you have a beautiful new home with a garage, the fun of organizing can begin. When your garage is well organized, everything is much easier. You can get home projects finished faster, get out the door quicker and better enjoy all your sporting activities.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: garage, Home Organization, Real Estate

5 Ways Bridge Loans Help Real Estate Investors Increase Profits

February 12, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Bridge loans, which are also commonly referred to as interim financing, gap financing or swing loans, help a motivated home buyer to secure financing before their home or investment property sells. Lenders can usually modify these flexible loans to accommodate a person’s unique needs.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Bridge Loans, Investments, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 11th, 2019

February 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

How To Keep Your Pets Safe During Your Home Sale

February 8, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If you have pet, you probably wonder what you can do to keep them safe after you decide to put your home up for sale. With all the disruption going on during a home sale, it’s all too easy for pets to get lost, frightened or even injured. Learn how to keep your beloved pets safe during your home sale.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Pets, Real Estate

How To Handle Common Homeowner Challenges

February 7, 2019 by Robby Oakes

It takes hard work to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. Everyday people work to save for a down payment and build a good credit score. When you turn the key to your first home or dream home, the sweat equity feels well worth it.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, Home Repairs, Real Estate

3 Green and Gorgeous Trends in Home Design

February 6, 2019 by Robby Oakes

These days, people want energy-efficient homes that look great. To answer the call of passionate environmentalists, developer are rising to the occasion and designing home features that minimize waste, save energy and reuse reclaimed materials. The results are gorgeous, green homes that help move the sustainable living trend forward.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Marketing Trends, Real Estate

Differences Between A Short Sale And A Foreclosure

February 5, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If you’re looking to get an untraditional deal on a new home purchase, you may encounter either a short sale or a foreclosure. These two terms refer to sales that are not usual. As a homebuyer, it’s important to understand the differences between them and how each one might affect your buying experience.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Foreclosure, Real Estate, Short Sale

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 4th, 2019

February 4, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings new and pending home sales, Case-Shiller housing market indices and consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

3 Ways Tax Reform Affects Your Real Estate Investments

February 1, 2019 by Robby Oakes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 instituted some of the most dramatic changes to the financial landscape in the United States in over 30 years. These adjustments to the IRS code have an effect on everyone who earns and spends money in this country.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investments, Real Estate, Tax Reform

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