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‘Pine’-ing for a New Look? 3 Ways You Can Use Wood Features to ‘Spruce’ up Your Home

December 8, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Whether you are renovating an older home or putting the finishing touches on a new one, you would be amiss if you did not consider how to include furniture and other items made of wood. With a diverse range of colors and textures, wooden features are a must-have for any modern home design. Let’s take a look at three ways that you can use wood to add a little spice to your home decor.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Did You Know: Why New Construction Homes Are A Top Choice For Today’s Home Buyer

December 7, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Are you in the market for a new house? If so, you may have been comparing your options when it comes to open listings on the local market. One decision you will need to consider: do you want to purchase an existing home or build a new one? Let’s explore a few reasons why new construction homes are a popular choice for today’s home buyer.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Downsizing? Here’s What You Can Expect When You Move From a House to a Condo

December 6, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Whether the kids have moved out or you just aren’t using the extra bedrooms, having a house that feels ‘too big’ is rarely fun. In today’s post, we will share a few changes you can expect when you downsize from a large house to a smaller apartment or condo.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Buying in 2018? Get Your Down Payment Ready Now by Tapping These Helpful Sources

December 5, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Are you in the market for a new house or condo in 2018? With the new year just around the corner, now is the time to get all of your financial details in order. As you may know, buying a home is a significant financial transaction. But it all starts with your down payment, which is the lump sum that you invest in order to purchase the home.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included readings on new and pending home sales, Case-Shiller index readings for September, and construction spending. Weekly readings on new jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

Win the Bidding War With Our 5 Minute Guide to Making an Offer the Seller Won’t Refuse

December 1, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Ask any experienced homeowner and you’ll learn that buying in a ‘hot’ real estate market can be challenging. A high supply of buyers competing for a low stock of available homes is a combination that can lead to bidding wars, price inflation and other headaches. The good news: with some careful preparation and the right mindset, a bidding war is one that you can win. Read on to learn how you can beat out other bidders by making an irresistible offer.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Make 2018 the Year You Escape the ‘Rental Trap’ by Buying Your Own Home

November 30, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Are you growing tired of paying rent each month and not building your net worth? Being stuck in the ‘rental trap’ isn’t much fun, but if you are determined, you can break out. Let’s explore some of the steps that you can take to make 2018 the year that you become a homeowner.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Grow at Fastest Rate Since June 2014

November 29, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Home prices continued to rise in September according to Case-Shiller National and 20-City home price index reports. According to the National Home Price Index, national home prices rose 0.70 percent month for the three months ending in September. The National Index regained its pre-housing bubble peak and surpassed it by 5.90 percent as of September.

Filed Under: Home Values Tagged With: Homes Sales

Graduating With Student Loan Debt and Worried About Your Mortgage Prospects? You’re Not Alone

November 28, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Did you recently graduate from college or university? If so, you may still be dealing with a financial hangover in the form of student loan debt. The vast majority of today’s students have to borrow to invest in their education, which can affect financial plans once school is finished. In today’s post, we will explore buying a home with a mortgage when still dealing with outstanding student loan debt.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 27, 2017

November 27, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on pre-owned home sales, weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims and consumer sentiment. The weekly news cycle was shorter due to the Thanksgiving holidays on Thursday and Friday.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

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