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How To Create The Perfect Garage Workshop

September 6, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Most men, and even handy women, dream of a perfectly organized work space where their tools are orderly and they can tackle that list of home DIY projects.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Home Improvement,Home Maintenance

Reasons To Think Twice Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Too Quickly

September 5, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Most of the financial advice out there is focused on how you can pay off the mortgage on your home as quickly as possible, from making lump sum payments to switching to bi-weekly payments rather than monthly.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Liquid Assets,Investments

Rounding Up Your Mortgage Payment, Will It Really Help?

September 4, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Paying off the mortgage on your home as quickly as possible will ensure that you pay less interest and save money in the long term. But how can you accelerate those payments so that you own your home sooner?

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Mortgage Loan,Home Buyer Tips

7 Tips On Getting A New Mortgage After Bankruptcy

September 3, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

You have found your dream home and you are eager to get a mortgage, move into the property and start enjoying life there. However, there is only one problem standing in your way – the fact that you have been through some hard financial times in the past.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Bankruptcy,Mortgage Loans

7 Simple Steps To Finish Your Basement This Holiday Weekend

August 30, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Not only does the Labor Day weekend signal a little time off work, but it also indicates a close to the summer season, which means it’s time to get ready for colder weather. So get in the spirit of the long weekend and put the labor of love into your home by creating a cozy hideaway that your family can retreat to once the outdoors become too chilly.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Home Improvement,Home Renovations

Pending Home Sales Indicates That The Housing Recovery Is Progressing

August 29, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The National Association of REALTORS reported Wednesday that pending sales of existing homes fell by 1.30 percent in July. According to the organization’s Pending Home Sales Index, this was the second straight month that pending home sales dropped. July’s Pending Home Sales Index reading was 109.50.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Housing Market,Federal Reserve,Mortgage Rates

Case Shiller Price Index Shows Home Prices Are Still Increasing

August 28, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Home prices are still rising, but at a slower pace according to the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for June. Home prices for the cities surveyed in the HPI rose by 12.10 percent on an annual basis as compared to May’s reading of 12.20 percent.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Housing Market,S&P Case-Shiller,Mortgage Rates

Existing Home Sales Report Shows Highest New Home Inventory Since January 2012

August 27, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The National Association of REALTORS reported that existing home sales for July came in at 5.39 million on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. July’s reading exceeded both expectations of 5.21 million existing homes sold and June’s reading of 5.06 million homes sold.

Filed Under: FHFA Tagged With: FHFA,Home Prices,Housing Market

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 26, 2013

August 26, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week brought mixed economic news, but Leading Indicators released Thursday suggest that the U.S. economy is growing at a moderate rate.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Housing Analysis,Mortgage Rates,Home Buyer Tips

Preventing And Clearing Clogs In Your Home

August 23, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

You’re brushing your teeth and you turn on the faucet. It’s not draining and starts to back up.Here’s the dilemma; do you spit and let it sit or run to the kitchen? One thing is for sure; having a clogged drain can be a major annoyance.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Home Improvement,Home Maintenance

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