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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 30th, 2019

December 30, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports were limited due to the Christmas holiday. New home sales data was released along with a weekly reading on mortgage rates.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

The Advantages Of A Dual-Location Lifestyle

December 27, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Commuting for hours in traffic on a daily basis is a waste of resources, time, and money. It is stressful and bad for the environment. The infrastructure in many parts of the United States is falling apart. The roads and highways do not have sufficient capacity to handle the demands of the traffic load that continues to increase each year. Many busy professionals and families are turning to a solution of owning two homes for the convenience of enjoying dual-location living.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Dual-Location, Market Conditions, Real Estate

Questions To Ask When Transitioning To A Retirement Community

December 26, 2019 by Robby Oakes

One of the dreams that many people have is to eventually retire. People work their entire lives and save diligently to be able to enjoy those golden years. When the time finally comes, people need to think about the community that is right for them. With this goal in mind, there are a few common questions that everyone should ask to find their ideal retirement community.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Trends, Real Estate, Retirement Options

Tips On How To Get The Home You Want In A ‘Seller’s Market’

December 24, 2019 by Robby Oakes

A “seller’s market” happens when there are more potential buyers than homes for sale. In a seller’s market, people looking for a home may feel frustration and not easily find the home that they want. When they find a home for sale that they like, the seller of the home may receive multiple competitive offers at the same moment.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Conditions, Market Trends, Seller's Market

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 23rd, 2019

December 23, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets; the National Association of Realtors(R) released data on sales of previously-owned homes and the Commerce Department released readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Mortgage Rates, NAHB

The Most Commonly Searched Household How-To Remedies

December 20, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility. Many of the responsibilities that people think about involve home maintenance. There are few things that frustrate a homeowner more than having repair and maintenance bills come up. At the same time, it is important to address these properly.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Household, Real Estate

Culture Clash: Why Boomers Are Moving Back to Big Cities

December 19, 2019 by Robby Oakes

“Baby Boomers,” defined as people who were born between 1946-1964, are the wealthiest generation to ever retire, as well as the largest. According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, the population of people 65 and older will increase by 36% between 2013-2023 and is expected to outnumber children by 2034 — for the first time in U.S. history.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Baby Boomers, Market Trends, Real Estate

The Risks And The Rewards Of Buying Homes In An ‘As-Is’ Condition

December 18, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When considering buying a home in an “as-is” condition, the buyer takes all the risk of anything needed to bring the property back up to current building codes and make it ready for occupation or re-sale. There can be bargains in as-is properties if you know how to hunt for one.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: As-Is Condition, Home Purchase, Real Estate

How Growing, Multi-Generational Families Impact Home Design And Financing

December 17, 2019 by Robby Oakes

There has been a surge in families who have multiple generations living together. In many cultures, children take care of their parents as they age. This is done in an effort to repay the parents for raising them during their childhood.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Trends, Multigenerational Living, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 16th, 2019

December 16, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation and retail sales; the Federal Reserve released its post-meeting statement from its Federal Open Market Committee. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

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