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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

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in March

May 29, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Case-Shiller Indices reported slower home price growth in March with a 3.70 percent gain year-over-year as compared to 3.90 percent home price growth for the year-over-year period in 2018. This was the slowest pace of home price growth in seven years.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, Market Conditions, Market Trends

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 28th, 2019

May 28, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on sales of new and pre-owned homes; weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

Bold Wallpaper Makes A Statement In 2019

May 24, 2019 by Robby Oakes

From a sophisticated couch to a stunning art print, there are plenty of ways that you can dress up your living room and instantly change its vibe. You may not realize it, but wallpaper is back in fashion and becoming another popular way to instantly re-vamp a room.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Loan Servicing Companies

May 22, 2019 by Robby Oakes

What happens when you suddenly get a notice to pay your mortgage to a company you may have never heard of? How do you determine if this is a legitimate request or a scam?

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Financing, Home Mortgage, Real Estate

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