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Existing Home Sales Numbers Highest Since 2009

May 28, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The National Association of REALTORS reported that sales of existing homes in April reached 4.97 million on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis. This is the highest report since November 2009.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Home Sales,Housing Reports,Sales Price

How To Throw A Memorial Day Weekend Party To Remember

May 24, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Memorial Day weekend is widely regarded as the beginning of summer and many people kick off their summer plans on the weekend coming up.

We take this time to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives to protect and defend our liberty and freedom. But even while giving thanks for their sacrifice, we also celebrate the beginning of our summer with fun and (hopefully) sun!

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Memorial Day,Holidays,Home Parties

Fed Meeting Minutes Expose Rising Interest Rate Risk

May 23, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee recently released may have a significant impact on mortgage rates going forward. One significant development from the meeting suggests that the present quantitative easing program may be modified in the near future.

Filed Under: Federal Reserve Tagged With: Federal Reserve,Quantitative Easing,Mortgage Backed Securities

Simple Tips To Help Your Flowerbeds Flourish This Spring

May 22, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Flowerbeds can be a very attractive addition to any |**CITY % CITY**| home — if you have the time to set up and maintain them. Flowerbeds don’t necessarily require a profusion of costly flowers that need to be fertilized, mulched, covered during severe weather and possibly re-planted on a yearly basis.

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

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Pricing Your Home To Sell

May 21, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

It can be very difficult to determine what your property is worth in the current marketplace, because you are biased by what the property is worth to you. These emotions can get in the way of impartially evaluating a property and often cause sellers to overprice their home.

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips Tagged With: Listing Your Home,Getting Higher Sales Prices,Selling Your Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Looking ahead, economic news for this week includes the Existing Home Sales report for April with an expectation of 5.00 million homes sold on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis against the March tally of 4.93 million homes sold.

Also set for release on Wednesday are the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes for the meeting held April 30 and May 1.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,FOMC,Quantitative Easing

Benefits Of Owning A Green Home You May Not Have Considered

May 17, 2013 by Robby Oakes 1 Comment

Going green is not just a new trend; it is a way of life that benefits not only the environment, but also your health — and your pocketbook.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Green Living,Environmentally Friendly,Green Homes

Home Builder Future Sales Confidence Rises To New Highs

May 16, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Home builders are gaining confidence in current and future market conditions for new homes, but continue to see below-average foot traffic in new homes.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Housing Market Index,Home Builder Confidence,New Home Construction

7 Tips To Make Your Living Room More Appealing To Home Buyers

May 15, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

One of the most important rooms to stage is the living room, because it is such a central part of the house. This is where a lot of the social activity occurs, so it should appear comfortable and welcoming.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when staging your living room before the next showing of your home:

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips Tagged With: Living Room,Home Staging,Home Selling

Know Your Real Estate Disclosure Laws Before You Sell Your Home

May 14, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

When deciding to sell a piece of real estate, there are certain things you must disclose about the property to the buyer before the sale can go through.

Disclosure laws are put in place to protect the buyer from unknowingly purchasing defective property. Not disclosing certain information about the property can jeopardize the sale, or worse, invite a lawsuit.

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips Tagged With: Home Sale,Listing Your Home,Seller's Disclosures

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