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How To Create A Home-Buying Partnership

October 2, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many want to have a home, yet find it difficult to afford one by themselves. Some people are forming home-buying partnerships to buy a home and live in it together. Here are some considerations for those interested in forming a home-buying partnership.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Purchase, Market Trends, Real Estate

4 Cool Green Material Ideas For Your New Home

October 1, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If climate change is foremost in your mind, you may be interested in reducing your new home’s carbon footprint. Choosing green materials is one way to promote sustainability and ensure you’re doing your part to help the planet.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 30th, 2019

September 30, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller on home prices along with data on new and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and initial jobless claims were also released.

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

Is It Possible To Have A Hurricane-Proof Home?

September 27, 2019 by Robby Oakes

The recent total devastation of the Bahamas by hurricane Dorian reinforced the need for hurricane-proof homes in areas that are subject to this risk. Building codes have not kept up with the increasing severity of the weather.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Safety, Real Estate, Weatherization

Case-Shiller: July Home Price Growth Hits Lowest Pace in 12 Years

September 26, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index reported U.S. home prices grew by 3.20 percent year-over-year in July; as compared to year-over-year home price growth 0f 3.00 percent posted in June. Cities with the highest rates of year-over-year home price growth were Phoenix, Arizona with 5.80 percent year-over-year home price growth. Las Vegas, Nevada had 4.70 percent year-over-year home price appreciation and Charlotte, North Caroline bumped Tampa, Florida from the top three cities with home price appreciation of 4.60 percent. Tampa, Florida posted 4.50 percent year-over-year home price growth in July.

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

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