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Top Real Estate Predictions You Should Know About

July 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Whether you are a homeowner looking to get the maximum return on investment, a buyer interested in fair market value or an industry insider grappling with the moving parts of the real estate industry, these are some trends and predictions you should know about.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Value, Market Predictions, Real Estate

Selling Your Home? 4 Ways To Get Your Garage Ready

July 26, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The garage is often the last thing on seller’s minds when it comes to home staging. It is prudent to make sure your kitchen and bathrooms are perfect for showings. Make sure that you don’t neglect your garage when getting your home ready to sell.

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

Check Out This Great Next Gen Kitchen Technology

July 25, 2018 by Robby Oakes

There’s perhaps no better indicator that we are living in the technology age than Smart gadgets infiltrating the kitchen. Whether they are little conveniences or big-ticket items, the chef in every home can benefit from the devices that help improve cooking, storage and food preparation. These are some of the next generation kitchen items that are making life a little easier and homes a tad more valuable.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: High Tech, Kitchen, Real Estate

3 Generations Top Housing Market Trends

July 24, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Historians like to say that those who do not learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them. In the real estate industry, the chances of that happening are slim because agents and other professionals follow market trends closely.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 23rd, 2018

July 23, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic releases included readings from the National Association of Home Builders and Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released

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

Home Buying: Repair Requests After A Home Inspection

July 20, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The perfect home has been found, the one in the right neighborhood with the right amount of bedrooms and bathrooms. The home inspection is complete, but a few issues have been found. At this point, a home buyer has decisions to make.

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

Surprising Things That Can Derail A Closing

July 19, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Once you and the seller have negotiated an offer and you’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage, you might think that you are in the clear as far as your closing goes. However, that is not always the case. Many surprising things can put a halt to closing. Some may ultimately stop the closing altogether while others could simply cause a delay.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Closing, Financing, Real Estate

Backyard Farming: Fad Or The New Future

July 18, 2018 by Robby Oakes

While a kitchen herb garden or pot-grown tomatoes may be commonplace in both suburban backyards and on urban condo patios, an increasingly large number of homeowners look to backyard farming as a way to relieve some of the stresses of modern life. Other benefits include cutting grocery bills, living a more sustainable life, and teaching children about food.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Garden, Real Estate, Sustainable Living

5 Critical Tips For Buying In A Seller’s Market

July 17, 2018 by Robby Oakes

This summer, quality homes are being scooped up almost as fast as they’re being listed – and for top price. Yes, it’s a seller’s market out there, which is great news if you’re planning to list your home. For those looking for a home, the competitiveness can be frustrating and aggravating.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 16th, 2018

July 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last Week’s economic readings included reports on inflation, mortgage rates, new jobless claims and consumer sentiment.

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

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