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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady in May

May 18, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The National Association of Home Builders reported that home builder confidence in the U.S. housing market conditions held steady for the fourth consecutive month in May. Builder confidence stayed at a reading of 58, which was the number expected by analysts and was also the reading for April. Analysts said that the consistency in readings signified expansion in housing markets. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders than not are confident about market conditions.

Filed Under: Housing Market Tagged With: Home Builders, Mortgage Rates

How to Determine the Price of Your Home for Sale

May 17, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Many people rely on the price they paid for their home as a starting point for selling, but with the ever-shifting tides of the real estate market, the price paid is not always the best metric to go by. If you’re putting your home up for sale and are looking for the ideal price point, here are some ways you can arrive at a number that will keep potential buyers interested.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Pricing, Home Seller Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included reports on retail sales and consumer sentiment along with weekly releases on new jobless claims and mortgage rates.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

‘Free Pizza for Life’ and Other Crazy Home Sales Gimmicks from Across the Nation

May 13, 2016 by Robby Oakes

While you may not want to take the risk of making these bold moves yourself, here are some unusual things that some people did in hopes of getting their home off the market a little sooner.

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

5 Uncommon Mortgage Terms You Need to Know

May 12, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to finding a new home, there are lots of complex ratios, terms, and contracts that you’ll encounter – and at times, it’ll feel like you’re trying to navigate a minefield. If you’re not careful, you may find yourself signing on for a mortgage that doesn’t suit your needs – or one that could financially ruin you. Here are five mortgage terms you may not encounter regularly that you’ll need to know when buying a home.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Research, Mortgage Terms

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