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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 27th, 2018

August 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic readings included reports on sales of new and previously-owned homes, and weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims.

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

4 Things To Know About Homestead Exemptions

August 24, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Homeowners are well aware that peripheral costs swell over time and can put a strain on incomes. Utility bills increase, home insurance creeps up annually and taxes rise with the cost of schools and road repair.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Real Estate

4 Reasons Millennials Should Buy A Retirement Home First

August 23, 2018 by Robby Oakes

There’s an idea running through marketing and business circles that anything that is popular, the opposite will likely be popular as well.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investment Property, Real Estate, Retirement Home

Easy Decor Tricks That Make Any Home A Standout

August 22, 2018 by Robby Oakes

If your home’s style currently wouldn’t win any awards, there’s no reason to put off a redo indefinitely. With a little ingenuity and a few hours of time, it’s possible to transform a “Plain Jane” into a trendsetter.

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

When It Makes Sense To Buy An Ugly Duckling

August 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

“Move-in ready” homes are desirable — there’s no doubt about it! But sometimes it makes better financial sense to opt for a house with dated decor and a less than trendy kitchen or master bath. You may not get your dream home immediately, but the opportunity to transform a property into your own swan can be rewarding. It can also be easy on the pocketbook.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Fixer-Upper, Home Renovations, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 20th, 2018

August 20, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders and Commerce Department releases on Housing Starts and Building Permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were released, along with a monthly report on consumer sentiment.

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

Outdoor Projects That Will Help You Sell Your Home

August 17, 2018 by Robby Oakes

First impressions matter when you’re selling your home. Curb appeal is what draws potential buyers to your home. It can make or break a home sale.

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

Tips For Selling Your Home In The Fall

August 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Football season has kicked off, temperatures are cooling and pumpkin spice everything is for sale in the stores. Yes, fall is here. While most people associate the spring and summer months as the ideal times of year to buy or sell, fall is still a great time to put your home on the market.

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

Pros and Cons of Downsizing After Retirement

August 15, 2018 by Robby Oakes

With Baby Boomers already rolling into retirement and Gen X looking forward to shrugging off the stress of the 40-hour work week, downsizing could be a strategic move.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Downsizing, Real Estate, Retirement

Myths About Buying A Vacation Home

August 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking about buying a vacation home? Maybe owning two homes is part of your retirement dream. Maybe you’d like to have a second home in your favorite holiday locale.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investment Property, Real Estate, Vacation Home

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