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4 Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal

January 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

You have about five minutes to impress (or not) prospective buyers at a showing. For curb appeal, you get about five seconds for buyers to decide whether they want to go inside. Here are four tips to help you get the wow factor from your home’s street-facing views.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Curb Appeal, Home Improvement, Real Estate

3 Tips To Save For A Down Payment

January 10, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Saving up for a down payment can feel overwhelming. Most people have never saved up the kind of money it takes for a down payment. It can be done, though. The goal is to put 20% down on a house. This is what it takes if you don’t want to have to pay private mortgage insurance every month.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Financing Options, Mortgage

What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted?

January 9, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When you make an offer on a home, you wait anxiously to see if it will be accepted. Sometimes you’re lucky enough to hear back within hours. Other times you could wait days or even weeks.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Offer, Inspection, Real Estate

Top 5 Ways To Pick A High Quality Real Estate Agent

January 8, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Your real estate agent can be the difference between a successful home buy and a bad purchase. Take a look at the characteristics of a good real estate agent and how you should vet your next partner in real estate.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Real Estate, Real Estate Agent

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 7th, 2019

January 7, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included Labor Department readings on private and public sector jobs, the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Monthly reporting on construction spending was delayed due to the government shutdown.

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

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