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What Is A Reverse Mortgage?

June 12, 2019 by Robby Oakes

A reverse mortgage is a way to use the equity value that built up in a home to improve the quality of life for those who have appropriate circumstances when they reach the retirement age of 62 or older. With a reverse mortgage, a person continues to live in their own home and retains the title to it but does not have to make any monthly reverse mortgage payments.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Financing, Mortgage

7 New Home Upgrades that Could Save Your Life

June 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

One of the best things about moving into a new home is personalizing it and really making it yours. From hanging wall art to arranging furniture to finding the perfect spot for your grandmother’s hand crocheted afghan, it’s a real joy to decorate.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 10th, 2019

June 10, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included readings on construction spending, public and private sector jobs and national unemployment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time unemployment claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Construction Spending, Financial Reports, Interest Rates

Make the Most Of A Small Yard Space

June 7, 2019 by Robby Oakes

It’s great to have a yard in this day and age, but so many new developments in the city have limited green space for you to let your imagination run wild. If you’re wondering what you can do with your patch of green space or small yard, here are a few options for making it aesthetically appealing and still maximize the potential.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Green Living, Homeowner Tips

Renovations That Improve Resale Value And Those That Don’t

June 6, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Those who want to renovate a home usually do this to make it more spacious, improve its condition, and to add amenities. However, it is also important to consider if the renovation has the potential to add value to a home.

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

The Importance Of “Rights” When Buying A Property

June 5, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When buying real estate there are certain standard rights usually included, unless the property has an encumbrance that in some way causes an exclusion as noted in the sale. There are also additional rights that may or may not be in the sale, which may represent significant value.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Property Rights, Real Estate, Title

Want to Make A Richer Life? Take Time To Make Time

June 4, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many who are financially sound got that way by being skilled at accumulating wealth. The question is, did they also accumulate quality of life? Working all the time to build wealth, while at the same time lacking happy experiences with those who are important, is not creating a rich life.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Lifestyle, Real Estate, Time Management

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 3rd, 2019

June 3, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller on home prices and pending home sales. Readings on consumer confidence and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Grass!

May 31, 2019 by Robby Oakes

For those who have not taken a look at the innovative technology that is now used to make artificial grass, they will be surprised at how realistic some of the newest products look when compared to living grass. Installing artificial grass, which is high quality, does not come cheap.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Improvement, Real Estate

Buying A Second Home And How To Pay For It

May 30, 2019 by Robby Oakes

How does an average homeowner become a real estate investor? Certainly, owning a home is an investment in real estate. However, this guide discusses the next step for many to become a real estate investor. This is to buy another property and use it for a commercial purpose. Owning another home is less of a burden when an investor finds a way to make the home pay for itself.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Income Property, Investment Property, Real Estate

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