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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady in May

May 18, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The National Association of Home Builders reported that home builder confidence in the U.S. housing market conditions held steady for the fourth consecutive month in May. Builder confidence stayed at a reading of 58, which was the number expected by analysts and was also the reading for April. Analysts said that the consistency in readings signified expansion in housing markets. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders than not are confident about market conditions.

Filed Under: Housing Market Tagged With: Home Builders, Mortgage Rates

How to Determine the Price of Your Home for Sale

May 17, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Many people rely on the price they paid for their home as a starting point for selling, but with the ever-shifting tides of the real estate market, the price paid is not always the best metric to go by. If you’re putting your home up for sale and are looking for the ideal price point, here are some ways you can arrive at a number that will keep potential buyers interested.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Pricing, Home Seller Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included reports on retail sales and consumer sentiment along with weekly releases on new jobless claims and mortgage rates.

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

‘Free Pizza for Life’ and Other Crazy Home Sales Gimmicks from Across the Nation

May 13, 2016 by Robby Oakes

While you may not want to take the risk of making these bold moves yourself, here are some unusual things that some people did in hopes of getting their home off the market a little sooner.

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

5 Uncommon Mortgage Terms You Need to Know

May 12, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to finding a new home, there are lots of complex ratios, terms, and contracts that you’ll encounter – and at times, it’ll feel like you’re trying to navigate a minefield. If you’re not careful, you may find yourself signing on for a mortgage that doesn’t suit your needs – or one that could financially ruin you. Here are five mortgage terms you may not encounter regularly that you’ll need to know when buying a home.

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

How to Smartly Leverage Your Home Equity

May 11, 2016 by Robby Oakes

So you’ve been a homeowner for some time. You’ve been faithfully paying off your mortgage for years, and you have a fair bit of equity built up in your home – and that makes you proud. But now, you’re wondering what good equity is if you’re not using it.

How do you actually use home equity? And how do you leverage it to get a high return for low risk? Here are just a few options you may want to consider if you’re looking for something to do with your equity.

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

Avoiding Home Buyer Remorse: 5 Tips for a Happier Homeowner

May 10, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The rush of excitement that comes with finding the home you’ve been looking for is ideal, but just because it seems like the perfect place, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other factors to consider. Instead of getting hit with buyer’s remorse, here are some tips so that your home purchase doesn’t become something you’ll regret.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Remorse, Home Buyer Tips, Home Buying Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 9, 2016

May 9, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates fell across the board last week according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Other economic news included reports on construction spending, public and private sector employment and national unemployment.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Construction Spending, Mortgage Rates

A Quick and Easy Guide to Hiring the Best Contractor for Your Pre-Sale Home Renovations

May 6, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If you’re planning to complete some renovations on your home before putting it on the market, you may be unsure of the best way to go about finding the right contractor for the job. Here’s how you can get to the bottom of who will work the best for you.

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

2016 Kitchen Decor Trends to Inspire Your Renovations

May 5, 2016 by Robby Oakes

A kitchen upgrade may seem like the sort of renovation that will cost a pretty penny, but there are a lot of funky things you can do that will add an easy accent and make for a current look. If you’re planning some home improvements in 2016, here are some upcoming trends you may want to try out.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Home Upgrades, Kitchen Decor

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