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5 First Steps For New Homeowners

January 3, 2019 by Robby Oakes

As a new homeowner, now is the time to take control and organize your house for safety and security. The following first five steps should be carried out in the first few weeks if possible.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Security, New Home, Real Estate

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Grinds to Lowest Rate in 2 Years

January 2, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Home prices rose by 0.40 percent in October according to Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index and were unchanged from September’s year-over-year reading of 5.50 percent growth.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Prices, Interest Rates

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 31st, 2018

December 31, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Housing Market Indices, National Association of Realtors(R) on pending home sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

The Commerce Department’s reading on sales of new homes was delayed due to the federal government’s shutdown.

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

How Tech Can Change the Real Estate Process

December 28, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drone video are just a few of the ways that technology is changing the real estate industry. If you are in the market for a property, understanding these new processes can help you in many ways.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Real Estate, Technology, Virtual Reality

4 Reasons Why Home Ownership Is Better Than Renting

December 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Are you trying to decide if you should rent or buy? There are many reasons why home ownership is better than renting. Here are just a few to consider when you’re making your decision.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Ownership, Outdoor Space, Real Estate

FOMC Raises Key Rate, Forecasts 2 Rate Hikes in 2019

December 26, 2018 by Robby Oakes

During its post-meeting statement, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced that its target range for the Fed’s key interest rate would increase one quarter percent to 2.25 to 2.50 percent. While this rate hike was not expected by the Executive branch, it met analyst expectations.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: FOMC, Interest Rates, Market Conditions

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 24th, 2018

December 24, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and National Association of Realtors(R) report on sales of previously-owned homes. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

Big Cities vs. Secondary Markets: Where to Buy?

December 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Atlanta, Charlotte, New York and Los Angeles are always on the real estate radar because of big ticket sales and good media coverage. The secondary markets – those markets without the celebrity undertones – may actually be better deals. With the price of borrowing money rising and occupation rates dropping in primary markets, places like Nashville and Birmingham are looking better to investors.

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

How To Choose Between Laminate And Hardwood Flooring

December 20, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Picking out a new flooring can be exciting. After all, as anyone knows, new flooring in a home or business property can completely change the entire atmosphere. A common question asked by commercial and residential property owners is “Should I go with laminate or hardwood flooring?”

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Flooring, home decorating, Real Estate

How Will Interest Rates Affect the Market in 2019?

December 19, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Forbes and other reputable publications have predicted a continued rise in interest rates over 2019. The initial shock of the Fed’s action caused a slowdown in real estate markets over the final part of 2018. As the shock wears off, experts are divided as to whether more expensive money will continue to translate into lower housing starts and occupancy rates for primary markets.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Real Estate

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