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Buyer’s Remorse: 3 Things You Should Never Say When You’re Negotiating to Buy a Home

February 14, 2017 by Robby Oakes

The prospect of finding the home you’ve always dreamed of can be such an exciting prospect that it’s easy to forget all about the process of negotiating. However, it’s important to keep a few things to yourself when it comes to the art of making the deal. If you’re currently searching for the right place and are preparing to sign on the dotted line, here are a few phrases it’s best to avoid.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Negotiations

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 13, 2017

February 13, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic readings were limited and included new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey. In other news, all types of mortgage applications rose by 2.30 percent this week as compared to the prior week.

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Worried About Future Mortgage Rate Increases? Here’s How to ‘Stress Test’ Your Finances

February 10, 2017 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to real estate, there are always going to be upswings in the market that will have an impact on your mortgage payment and overall financial health. If you’re concerned about rates on the rise, here are a few tips to test out you’re fiscal well-being.

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

The 2017 Mortgage Rate Outlook: Here’s What the Experts Are Saying

February 9, 2017 by Robby Oakes

The post-election period is often one of uncertainty, and the time since the 2016 election has been no different with regards to market force and the financial world. With a new administration taking office, there are many questions regarding how Donald Trump’s presidency will impact the market and your mortgage.

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

Buying Real Estate vs. Buying Stocks: Here’s Why a Home Should Be Your Priority

February 8, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Once you’re done with debt and you’ve started to save, it’s commonly the case that you’ll start hearing about the risks and rewards of investing in stocks or real estate. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many people to know what type of investment is going to work better for them down the road. If you’re currently considering what you should put your money into, here are some reasons you may want to turn to real estate.

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

Struggling to Sell Your House in the Winter? Try These Innovative Home Staging Tips

February 7, 2017 by Robby Oakes

With all of the busyness of the winter months and most people settling in for the season, it can be hard to achieve a successful home sale at the end of the year. Fortunately, if you simply can’t wait to put your home on the market, here are some staging tips that will engage potential buyers so you won’t have to wait much longer for an offer.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 6, 2017

February 6, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included several good signs for U.S. Labor Markets with higher than expected readings for private and public sector job creation. The Federal Reserve announced its decision not to raise the target federal funds range, and inflation rose. Mortgage rates held steady and pending home sales rose.

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Trying to Decide Whether or Not to Sell Your Home? Here Are 5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself

February 3, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Selling a home, especially one with sentimental value, is never an easy decision to make. There are many factors that go into determining if the home is ready to be listed and if the seller is actually ready to part with it.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home

Thinking About Buying a ‘Fixer Upper’? Here’s What You Need to Know

February 2, 2017 by Robby Oakes

With all of the home renovation and fixer-upper shows on television, the idea of completely renovating and re-doing an old home can seem like an enticing premise. Unfortunately, investing in the wrong fixer-upper can mean an awful lot of expenditure without the added financial rewards. Whether you’re considering investing down the road or are ready to dive in, here are a few things to consider first.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Continues

February 1, 2017 by Robby Oakes

November home prices grew by 5.60 percent year-over-year on a seasonally adjusted basis according to Case-Shiller’s reading on National Home Prices. National average home prices rose 0.80 percent from October to November. Case-Shiller’s 20-City home price index revealed that the West and Mountain regions continue to hold the top three growth rates for home prices.

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