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Five Ways to Make Your Home’s ‘Curb Appeal’ Better Than Your Neighbors’

November 23, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Curb appeal, or how your home looks from the street, is an essential part of preparing to sell your house. It’s also where comparison with your neighbors’ homes is inescapable – which poses a problem if you’re both on the market. Read on for five ways to boost your own curb appeal.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

First-time Home Buyers: Here’s a Quick and Easy Guide to Your First Mortgage

November 22, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether it’s market conditions or the amount you should be spending, there are a number of factors you’ll need to be aware of. If you’re just starting out and not sure where to begin, here are some points to consider that will set you on the right path.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 21, 2016

November 21, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, Commerce Department releases on Housing Starts and Building Permits issued and weekly reports on new jobless claims and mortgage rates.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

Five Unique Renovations That Can Make Small Living Spaces Feel Bigger

November 18, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Just because you live in a small space doesn’t mean your home needs to feel cramped. There are several renovations that are popular among interior designers to make a space feel larger. Incorporate them into your own home to give it a more open, spacious feel.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Home Builder Sentiment Unchanged in November

November 17, 2016 by Robby Oakes

According to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index for November, builder sentiment was unchanged at a reading of 63. Readings above 50 indicate that a majority of builders are confident about housing market conditions. Readings for three sub-indexes used to calculate the Housing Market Index Readings for builder confidence in current market conditions and market conditions within the next six months were posted at 69. The reading for buyer foot traffic in housing developments was 47. Buyer traffic has not reached the benchmark reading of 50 since the peak of the housing bubble approximately 10 years ago.

Filed Under: Housing Market Tagged With: Home Builder Sentiment

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