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How To Paint Your Home’s Exterior Walls

January 30, 2013 by Robby Oakes

When preparing to sell a home, few things improve its curb appeal more than a fresh coat of exterior paint.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Curb Appeal, Home Selling, Paint

Pending Home Sales Post 20th Consecutive Month Of Annual Gains

January 29, 2013 by Robby Oakes

The annual rate at which contracts for a home purchase were drawn increased 6.9 percent from one year ago.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: NAR, Pending Home Sales Index, PHSI

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 28, 2013

January 28, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates rose last week as investors gained confidence in the global economy

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: FOMC, Jobless Claims, Non-Farm Payrolls

Reasons To Attend Your Own Home Inspection

January 25, 2013 by Robby Oakes

When you commission a home inspection, you should be present for it. Here are 3 reasons why.

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: Home Buyer, Home Inspection, Plumbing

Existing Homes For Sale At Lowest Point In 11 Years

January 24, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Home sales dropped last month, but not because demand was lacking. There are fewer homes for sale than at any time in the last 11 years.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Existing Home Sales, Existing Home Supply, NAR

Buying A Home In A Golf Community

January 23, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Home sales in golf communities are strong like in the rest of the country.

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: Gated Community, Golf Community, Golf Course

Tips For Selling Your Home In The Colder Winter Months

January 22, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Make a good impression on home buyers this winter.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Home Sales, Selling Your Home, Staging

Simple Fixes To Help Your Home Sell More Quickly

January 18, 2013 by Robby Oakes

A few simple ways to help make your home more buyer-ready.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Curb Appeal, Home Sales, Landscaping

Homebuilder Confidence Nearly Triples In 2 Years

January 17, 2013 by Robby Oakes

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Housing Market Index ended its 8-month winning streak this month.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: HMI, Housing Market Index, NAHB

Improve Your Credit Score To Get Better Mortgage Rates

January 16, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Borrowers with high credit scores get access to lower mortgage rates and can find the mortgage approval process to be more smooth than borrowers with low credit scores.

Filed Under: Credit Scoring Tagged With: Credit Scores, FICO, TransUnion

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