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The Ultimate Guide To Winning At Auction! Don’t Let Your Dream Home Slip Away

April 15, 2014 by Robby Oakes

While the traditional method of trawling for sale listings, making bids, and negotiating with the seller has been a popular rite of passage for many home buyers, buying a house at auction is swiftly becoming a favored way to purchase property.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Auctions, Dream Homes, Homebuyer Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 14, 2014

April 14, 2014 by Robby Oakes

While little housing-related news was released, last week’s economic news showed signs of a brighter economic picture.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Financial Update, FOMC, Mortgage Rates

Green Living: Water Saving Tips For Spring

April 11, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Water is the planet’s most precious resource. Access to clean water is a privilege that, unfortunately, many people still take for granted.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Water Saving Tips

The Happenings In A Reverse Mortgage

April 10, 2014 by Robby Oakes

When you’re looking for ways to supplement your retirement income, there are a number of different options to consider. A reverse mortgage is becoming a more popular and more common way to provide income when your retirement savings don’t leave enough to live on.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Housing Market, Interest Rates

4 Of The Best Questions To Ask Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

April 9, 2014 by Robby Oakes

To get a conventional loan, you will usually need to have at least 20 percent equity. This means that your house will have to be worth at least $250,000 to get a $200,000 loan. If you have less equity, you could end up having to pay for private mortgage insurance, which can easily add $100 or more to your monthly payment.

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

Four Places To Look For Tax Deductions In Your Home

April 8, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Paying your income taxes each year leave your wallet a bit thin? There may be money hiding in your home that lessens your tax burden. Here are four places to look:

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Homeowner Tips, Housing Analysis, Tax Deductions

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 7, 2014

April 7, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on February construction spending and multiple reports on employment data. Private sector employment was higher in March, but The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Non-Farm Payrolls for March fell short of expectations.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Housing Analysis, Housing Market, Mortgage Rates

Give Your Home An Instant Facelift, Wallpaper Is Back!

April 4, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Though it can be an entirely different story for a trend shift in the opposite direction, which then requires you to get out the soaking bucket and scraping tool, wallpaper coming back into style is a home decor blessing for many.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Home Decor, Home Improvement, Wallpaper

Millenials Have Great Homebuying Tools Available To Them

April 3, 2014 by Robby Oakes

The economy seems to be finally turning, and home loan interest rates are still historically low. Real estate values are starting to climb as well, all of which makes for a growing opportunity for new homeowners to get into the market before it gets too expensive again.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Home Buying Tips, Millenials, New Buyers

Are Interest Rates On The Rise – What’s The Next Move?

April 2, 2014 by Robby Oakes

As the federal reserve continues to taper quantitative easing measures, financial experts project mortgage interest rates will climb in the next two years. Could this be the much awaited ray of light at the end of the proverbial tunnel for builders and investors or will it drive hesitant home buyers to dig in and shelter in place?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Interest Rates, Property Values

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