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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

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