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Can You Really Buy Off-Planet Real Estate?

April 17, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Real estate agents are constantly looking for new listings, which will attract potential buyers. We no longer need to limit our search for good listings to planet Earth because Mars is now for sale.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Marketing Trends, Novelty Property, Real Estate

Home Maintenance Tips: How to Organize Your Garage

April 16, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Perhaps you plan to sell your home in the next few months or years. Keeping your garage organized can save time and ensure that you have storage space when you need it most.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Maintenance, Home Organization, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 14th, 2019

April 15, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic readings included reports on inflation, mortgage rates, and first-time jobless claims. Monthly reporting on consumer sentiment was delayed.

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

When Is The Best Time To Do Your Roof Maintenance?

April 12, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Perform roof maintenance on sunny days when there’s less chance of slipping. Blocking off a weekend twice a year gives you plenty of time to complete the items below without rushing or taking unnecessary risks. The beginning of spring and fall present the best opportunities to complete your maintenance before the weather turns too hot or too cold.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Maintenance, Home Repairs, Real Estate

FOMC Minutes Reveal Fed Policymakers U-Turn

April 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Members of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold the target range of the federal funds rate to its current range of 2.25 to 2.50 percent. The minutes of the most recent Committee meeting cited softening domestic and global economic conditions as reason for not raising the target federal funds range.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: FOMC, Market Conditions, Marketing Trends

Staging Your Home: Here Are Your Self-Storage Options

April 10, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If you’re staging your home to sell, you may find yourself with more stuff than space. Rather than selling possessions that you’d rather not part with, you can put your things into short-term storage until your home sells and you’re able to move.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Real Estate, Staging Tips, Storage

4 Ways To Pay Off My Mortgage Faster

April 9, 2019 by Robby Oakes

For most people, the mortgage payment is the biggest monthly expense. Whether you’re facing retirement or still working, it would be nice to be free of this debt. Although you probably can’t pay it off in one lump sum, it is possible to pay off your mortgage sooner than expected.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 8th, 2019

April 8, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending and inflation; labor sector reports on the national unemployment rate, public and private sector employment were also released. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These DIY Home Projects

April 5, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Your carbon footprint is the measure of your impact on the earth’s natural resources. This number describes the amount of fossil fuel it takes to support your lifestyle. In the United States, each person produces an average of 19.78 tons of carbon dioxide every year. A high carbon footprint means your daily habits are a quickening drain on our finite resources.

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

11 Simple Ways To Save Money Toward The Purchase Of Your New Home

April 4, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If you find it difficult to make ends meet, these tips will help you save money in ways that are easy to do and create substantial savings over time.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Down Payment, New Home, Real Estate

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