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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 19th, 2018

November 19, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on inflation, core inflation and retail sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

5 Home-Buying Pitfalls To Avoid

November 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying your home can be nerve-racking, especially if it’s the first time. The buying process is exciting and often complex. The chances of making a mistake are relatively high.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Budget, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

5 Creative Ways To Buy A Foreclosure

November 15, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Foreclosures give homebuyers the opportunity to get great deals. While foreclosures can save you thousands of dollars, it may come with risks. Having a stomach of steel can help when pursuing a foreclosure.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Budget, Foreclosure, Real Estate

3 Things You Should Know About Land Surveys

November 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

One thing to think about when purchasing a home or parcel of land is to have an updated land survey conducted. While property deeds generally include detailed information, many are outdated for a variety of reasons that include nature, weather conditions, and adjustments in floodplain maps among others.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Floodplain Maps, Land Surveys, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 13th, 2018

November 13, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic news was slim last week. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve issued its post-meeting statement, weekly readings on average mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also issued.

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

5 Trends Shaping Green Homes

November 9, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Think green home design is a fad? Well, think again. Sustainable home designs are gaining popularity at a breakneck speed. In 2017, green homes accounted for more than 60 percent of family home builder’s portfolios, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders.

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

3 Millennial Home-Buying Trends Sellers Should Know

November 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

After five consecutive years of Millennials outpacing all other home-buying demographics, sellers would be wise to wrap their thinking around what makes this generation tick.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Housing Trends, Real Estate

3 Important Factors That Affect Your Real Estate Transaction

November 6, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The real estate market is quite different from other markets and can be confusing for even the most experienced buyers and sellers. You will need the help of a real estate agent whether you are an experienced buyer or doing it for the first time.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Escrow, Market Demand, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 5th, 2018

November 5, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings for Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, Commerce Department readings on construction spending and the University of Michigan’s reading on consumer confidence. Labor sector reports on jobs growth and the national unemployment rate were posted along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims.

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

What Does A Home’s Energy Rating Imply?

November 2, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Your home’s energy rating is an evaluation of your home’s overall energy efficiency. If your house’s rating is high, it means your potential for energy loss is also high. Bringing your rating numbers down means that your home is becoming more energy efficient.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Energy Rating, Home Efficiency, Real Estate

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