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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

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

August 13, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on job openings and inflation along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

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

Big Second Quarter GDP Numbers Impact Housing Market

August 10, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Positive economic growth numbers are always cause for celebration and the second quarter GDP just went vertical. After nearly four years of sub-par growth, the real GDP hit 4.1 percent in the second quarter.

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

4 Top Sustainable Home Trends

August 9, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The emergence of sustainable energy and products have solidified the go-green movement. Solar energy and electric cars are just the tip of the iceberg.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Eco Friendly, Green Living, Real Estate

Home Trends Includes Natural Mindfulness Designs

August 8, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Urban and suburban life offers wonderful conveniences and cultural benefits. But a downside that many families are experiencing is the pervasive use of electronics and disconnectedness from nature.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Mindfulness, Nature, Real Estate Trends

4 Tips For Downsizing To A Smaller Home

August 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

You can make the most of a small home with smart design strategies and careful planning.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Downsize, Real Estate, Storage Solutions

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 6th, 2018

August 6, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller, Commerce Department reports on pending home sales and construction spending and an FOMC statement. Labor sector reports on job creation and the national unemployment rate were released along with the monthly Consumer Confidence Index. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

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