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Warmer Weather Brings In The Buyers, Is There Inventory?

April 30, 2014 by Robby Oakes

After three consecutive months of decline, the S and P Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Index remained nearly unchanged in February. Year-over-year home prices rose by 12.90 percent in February as compared to 13.20 percent in January.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Case Shiller, Housing Analysis, Housing Market

Five Questions You Might Want To Ask Before You Refinance Your Home

April 29, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Refinancing your home might be a great way to save money or tap into the capital needed to pay off large debts.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Home Mortgage Rates, Refinancing, Second Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 28, 2014

April 28, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news supported recent reports that home sales were fewer and home prices increased, but did so at a slower pace.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: FOMC, Mortgage Rates, NAR

Existing Home Sales Show Improvement In The Northeast And Midwest Region

April 24, 2014 by Robby Oakes

March sales of existing homes exceeded expectations at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.59 million sales according to the NAR. Analysts projected that existing home sales would reach 4.55 million based on February’s reading of 4.50 million sales.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Home Mortgage Rates, Home Price Index, Housing Analysis

It Pays Off To Refinance Your Mortgage

April 23, 2014 by Robby Oakes

To refinance a mortgage means to pay off your existing loan and replace it with a new one.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Existing Loans, Home Mortgage, Refinancing

Invest In Real Estate Like A Pro With These Quick Tips

April 22, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Real estate investments are still going strong and will probably continue to be a popular method of financial gain into the future.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Home Buying Tips, personal finance, Real Estate Investments

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 21, 2014

April 21, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news supported the general outlook for moderate economic growth. Housing related news included the National Association of Home Builders / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for April and Housing Starts for March.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: FHFA, Home Mortgage Rates, NAHB

Six Creative Lighting Installations That Will Enhance Your Home

April 18, 2014 by Robby Oakes

When people purchase their home, one of their common requests is “plenty of light.” And for good reason! This is a critical factor for enjoying your home, and when designing your interior, you should pay special attention to just that: your sources of light.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Around The Home, Creative Lighting, Home Decor

How You Can Get The Full Selling Price You Want For Your Home

April 17, 2014 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to selling your home and getting the full selling price you want, there are certain tactics and methods you can employ to ensure that this wish becomes a reality.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Homebuyer Tips, Housing Market, Selling Price

Just How Sustainable Is The Micro Housing Trend?

April 16, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Something that the Europeans have been doing for decades has finally made its way over the Atlantic Ocean to North America: the trend is called micro housing, and it’s turned into an entirely new way of living.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Housing Analysis, Housing Market, Micro Housing

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