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Thinking About Buying A Fixer-Upper? Know These Top Resources To Make The Most Profit

May 22, 2018 by Robby Oakes

If your financial situation is limited, yet you’re handy with a hammer and nails, then purchasing a fixer-upper home can be an attractive option. Fixer-uppers typically require a bevy of updates and repairs to bring the home up to current market conditions. Because of this, the listing price is often considerably less than a move-in ready home. Your trusted real estate professional can help you find the best projects to buy and sell.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Fixer-Upper, Home Improvement, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 21st, 2018

May 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index for May, Commerce Department reports on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Builder Confidence, Interest Rates, Jobless Claims

Pet-Friendly Homes: Some Selling Do’s and Dont’s

May 18, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Nearly 70 million American households include at least one pet, but most prospective buyers won’t want to see evidence of pets in a home on the market.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Moving, Pets, Real Estate

Important Reasons A Renter Should Not Pay Your Mortgage Payment

May 18, 2018 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to a property that’s been financed with a mortgage, homeowners can experience the need or desire to live elsewhere from time to time. Renting may be considered as a way to recover some of their costs when they are not using their home.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Lender, Mortgage, Renting

Selling Your Home FHA? Learn These Tips To Ensure A Smooth Closing

May 17, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Before an owner can market a property to buyers that want to use a FHA loan, he will want to familiarize himself with the FHA’s standards. FHA won’t insure loans on just any property. While their standards aren’t as stringent as they used to be, a home needs to be in relatively good condition to qualify for FHA financing.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: FHA, Home Sales, Mortgage

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