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True Facts About 4 Real Estate Reality TV Myths

October 9, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Many of us are guilty of plopping on the sofa and binge-watching reality TV home flipping shows. The allure of buying and selling homes for big profits with no boss looking over our shoulders has major lifestyle appeal.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, House Flipping, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 8th 2018

October 8, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending and labor reports on public and private-sector job growth. The national unemployment rate was released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims.

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

5 Things To Know About Severe Weather And Homeowners Insurance

October 5, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The average homeowner feels secure knowing they have insurance in the event of a severe weather calamity. Most people believe that no matter what happens, they have paid for protection against disaster.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Homeowner's Insurance, Real Estate, Severe Weather

Best Things To Do Now To Get Your Finances Mortgage Ready

October 4, 2018 by Robby Oakes

You probably already know that qualifying for a mortgage can be the biggest hurdle — aside from actually finding that dream property — along the path to home ownership.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Budget, Mortgage, organization

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Hit 11-Month Low in July

October 3, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Home price growth slowed to its lowest pace in nearly a year according to the Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. National home price growth averaged 6.00 percent year-over-year as compared to 6.20 percent growth in June.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Prices, Market Conditions

What Are The Housing Market Projections For 3rd Qtr 2018 — And Beyond?

October 2, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The National Association of Realtors (NAR), in its ongoing analysis of home sales statistics, believes that prices will continue to rise during the third quarter, but that uncertainty over elections could be a factor during the second half of the year.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 1st, 2018

October 1, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic readings included reports on home prices, new and pending home sales and remarks released by the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve. Weekly readings on average mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

It’s Pumpkin Spice Season: Plan A Neighborhood Potluck

September 28, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Fall is the time to get back into a comfortable routine, but it’s also a great time to incorporate social events into weekend work parties, and gather friends to offer neighbors a helping hand — or just moral support — to spruce up their property.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Neighborhood Party, Real Estate

Fed Raises Key Interest Rate For 3rd Consecutive Time

September 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced that it raised the target federal funds rate to a range of 2.00 percent to 2.25 percent. This was the third consecutive increase in the Fed’s key interest rate and was the eighth time the Fed raised its key interest rate since 2015.

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

5 Things To Do This Fall To Get Ready For Winter

September 26, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Simple home and yard tips don’t have to take a lot of time, but can save a lot of headaches if that first winter storm catches you unaware.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Maintenance, Real Estate, Winterization

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