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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

4 Critical Tips When Purchasing Foreclosure Real Estate

March 14, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Buying a foreclosed property can be different than buying other types of real estate.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Foreclosure,Home Maintenance,Home Purchase

Surprisingly Strong Jobs Report May Affect Mortgage Rates

March 13, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week’s jobs report — a combination of the Department of Labor’s non-farm Payrolls Report and Unemployment Rate — provided investors and job seekers with unexpected good news.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Jobs Report,Interest Rates,Economy

3 Top Tips To Selecting The Right Home For Your Family

March 12, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Whether you are moving to a new house with children or you are buying your first home with the intention of raising future little ones there, many factors will come into play when making your decision.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Purchase,Family Home,New Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: March 11th, 2013

March 11, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Mortgage rates and stock markets rose last week in response to a strong jobs report and lower national unemployment rate. The Dow Jones Index reached record levels last week.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Employment Report,Interest Rates

3 Tips To Get The Best Results On Your Mortgage Application

March 8, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Not all loans are approved. And even when they aren’t approved immediately, it doesn’t have to be the end of your real estate dreams.

Filed Under: Mortgage Guidelines Tagged With: Mortgage Guidelines,Loan Approval,Home Loan Tips

Look For Improvements In The Real Estate Market In 2013

March 7, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The previous couple years’ doom and gloom outlook is looking like it is turning more upbeat and robust for the rest of 2013.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Selling Your Home,Getting The Highest Price,Improving Market

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