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Case-Shiller: Home Prices Lower in November

January 31, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Home price growth continued to struggle in November, with Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index moving from October’s reading of 5.30 percent annual growth to 5.20 percent growth in November. This was the lowest reading since January 2015.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Case Shiller, Housing Trends, Market Conditions

Is a Hard Money Loan the Right Strategy for You?

January 30, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When used as a part of an effective real estate investment strategy, hard money loans are an excellent tool to quickly increase holdings without risking existing properties. However, these loans aren’t for everyone.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Finance Options, Hard Money, Mortgage

Auction 101: Bidding On Your First Property

January 29, 2019 by Robby Oakes

With the right combination of strategy, knowledge, and luck, flipping houses can create big profits for short-term investors. However, your path to success starts at your first auction.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Auction, Home Buying, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 28th, 2019

January 28, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on sales of previously owned homes and weekly readings on average mortgage rates and new jobless claims. A scheduled report on sales of new homes was not available due to the government shutdown.

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

5 Home Renovations That Really Raise Values

January 25, 2019 by Robby Oakes

There are many home renovation projects that can increase the comfort and visual appeal of a dwelling. Owners who plan to sell their home in the future, however, prefer to focus on projects that will return a healthy profit at closing. Here are 5 renovation projects that positively impact a home’s resale value.

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

Tips For Selling Your Home In The Winter

January 24, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Winter typically isn’t one of the busier home buying seasons – those seasons are reserved for spring and summer. But to think that you can’t sell your home at market value during the winter months is being naive. In fact, you can even use some of the characteristics that define the season to your advantage.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Decor, Real Estate, Winter Safety

Complete These Repairs Before You List Your Home

January 23, 2019 by Robby Oakes

There are several things to do when you prepare to list your home for sale. One of the projects you’ll need to do is complete certain repairs. Your home should be in the best possible condition before your real estate agent shows it to potential buyers.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 22nd, 2019

January 22, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Market Index, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

4 Signs You’re Going To Need A Bigger House

January 18, 2019 by Robby Oakes

There comes a time in every young homeowner’s life when they need a bigger house. When you buy a starter home, it’s unlikely that will be your forever home. But how do you know when it’s time to spend the time and effort to upgrade to a larger home?

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

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Grows After Lowest Level in 3 Years

January 17, 2019 by Robby Oakes

After two months of declining builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index gained two points in January with a reading of 58. Component readings of the HMI were also higher with builder confidence in current market conditions rose two points to an index reading of 63. Builder confidence in housing market conditions over the next six months rose three points to 64.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Housing Trends, Market Conditions, NAHB

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