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3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Can Cost Thousands

March 29, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Many first-time home buyers make rookie mistakes that bring on negative consequences and a lot of frustration.

Outlined below are common errors home buyers make,…

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: First Time Home Buyer,Home Purchase Tips,Home Loan Qualification

7 Quick And Inexpensive Ways You Can Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

March 28, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Have you ever heard the saying, “You never get a second chance for a first impression?”

If you have a home for sale, it is important to appreciate the significance a first impression has on your potential buyer.

When buyers drive up…

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Improve Curb Appeal,Higher Sales Price,First Impression

Rising Sales Prices Are Excellent News For Homeowners Across America

March 27, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Existing home sales have increased by 10.2 percent as compared to 4.52 million existing home sales for February 2012, and have increased for 20 consecutive months. Read more…

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Existing Home Sales,Increasing Home Sales Prices,Real Estate Inventory

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 25th, 2013

March 25, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week’s economic news was dominated by events in Cyprus and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,FOMC,Federal Reserve

How To Spot And Treat Mold In Your Home

March 22, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The first sign of mold you notice may be a musty smell in your home.

After looking around, you spot what looks like mold — don’t panic!

You can remove unhealthy mold from your house without it costing a small fortune.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Mold,Home Maintenance,Home Repair

Fed Meeting Statement Reveals Good News For Real Estate

March 21, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The Federal Reserve’s statement after yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting left no doubt as to the Fed’s dual commitment to keeping long term interest rates down and encouraging economic growth.

Filed Under: Federal Reserve Tagged With: FOMC,Inflation,Interest Rates,Economy

NAHB Housing Market Index Shows Builder Confidence Slip In March

March 20, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for March on Monday. Home builder confidence fell for the third consecutive month with a two-point drop to a reading of 44 in March.

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

Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer’s Mood At Your Home For Sale

March 19, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The point of staging is to highlight the house’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses and make it more appealing. With the right decorating techniques, you can win buyers over the moment they step through the door.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Moving,Packing,Home Staging

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: March 18th, 2013

March 18, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week’s positive employment reports were good news for the economy, which typically causes mortgage rates to rise, but mortgage rates ended the week lower.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Freddie Mac,Federal Reserve

5 Quick Tips To Get A Better Price On Your Home Purchase

March 15, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

There is always room for negotiation, and with the right techniques you may end up saving thousands of dollars on your dream house. However, it can be tricky to get the right reaction when you are negotiating.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Negotiating Home Price,Home Purchase,Real Estate Tips

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