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Which Type Of Pool Is Right For You? We Look At The Best Designs For Your Backyard

June 6, 2014 by Robby Oakes

The decision to install a pool is generally one that is applauded by at least certain members of the family. Whether you have children or not, however, having a pool at home is certainly something you can enjoy for yourself.

Filed Under: Home Tips Tagged With: Backyard Designs, Pool, Summer Homes

How Pre-Qualifying Helps You Find the Right Home

June 5, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Too often, home buyers are disappointed when they find their dream home only to discover they are not able to get a mortgage to purchase the property. There are methods that potential buyers can use to ensure this does not happen to them.

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

Thinking About Buying An Investment Property? 6 Tips To Ensure You Don’t Get Fleeced

June 4, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Purchasing an investment property is one of the most important decisions that you’ll ever be a part of. As such, it’s a necessity to make your decisions with only the most careful of consideration.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Investment Property, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Tips

Small Business Owner? Here’s What You Need To Know About Mortgages

June 3, 2014 by Robby Oakes

If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you probably know that there are a lot of advantages to this lifestyle – the freedom, the exciting challenges, the opportunities and the ability to make a living doing what you love.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Business Mortgages, Mortgage Rates, Small Business

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 2, 2014

June 2, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news was fairly quiet due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday and no scheduled news released on Wednesday.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Case Shiller, Economic News, FHFA, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates

The Green Thumb: Four Easy Ways To Get More From Your Home Garden

May 30, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Growing a home garden creates beauty, oxygen and even food for our families to enjoy. If you’re looking to get more from your home garden, here are four easy ways to improve a green thumb.

Filed Under: Homeowner Tips Tagged With: Home Garden, Home Improvement, Homeowner Tips

5 Tips To Protect Yourself When Buying Newly Constructed Real Estate

May 29, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Buying newly constructed real estate isn’t much different from buying an “already used” home. What variances there are, however, can make all the difference between buying a diamond or a lemon.

Filed Under: Homeowner Tips Tagged With: Homebuyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, New Contruction

FOMC Minutes: Committee Discusses “Normalizing” Policy

May 28, 2014 by Robby Oakes

April’s meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee was held along with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Federal Reserve, FOMC, Mortgage And Refinance Applications

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 27, 2014

May 27, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news was dominated by speeches given by Federal Reserve presidents, the minutes from April’s FOMC meeting and commencement address given by Fed Chair Janet Yellen. The latest readings for new and existing home sales were also released.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Existing Home Sales, Federal Reserve, Mortgage Rates

Did You Know? How Paint Color Choices Can Drastically Affect The ‘Mood’ Of Your Home

May 23, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re sprucing up your house to sell or simply looking for a color to bring out the beauty of your home, it’s imperative that you do your homework.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Home Automation, Mobile Apps, Real Estate Tips

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