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DIY Home Decorating: How to Use Spray Paint to Spice Up Your Home and Furniture

December 24, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The idea of using spray paint to make some quick fix-ups to your home might seem uncouth, but it can be a great way to make some easy, economical upgrades that will shift the overall look of your living space.

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

Existing Home Sales Dip More Than Expected

December 23, 2015 by Robby Oakes

November sales of pre-owned homes dipped lower than expected and prior month’s readings according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Analysts expected existing home sales to slow to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.30 million sales, which was based on October’s reading of 5.32 million sales. Instead, November’s reading dropped to 4.76 million sales. November’s drop represented a decline of 10.50 percent drop in existing home sales month-to-month; existing home sales were 3.80 percent lower year-over-year.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Existing Home Sales, Market Outlook, National Assoication of Realtors

3 Things That Will Absolutely Kill Your Chances for a Mortgage Approval

December 22, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Avoid these three mortgage-killing habits while your lender evaluates your loan and you’ll quickly find yourself holding the keys to your new home.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 21, 2015

December 21, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic reports included the NAHB Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, FOMC statement and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s press conference. In addition to weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates, inflation reports were also released.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, FOMC, Jobless Claims, Market Outlook, NAHB

Video: What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan

December 18, 2015 by Robby Oakes

What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan
You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application.
To do so, you’ll need the following information.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Aproval, Mortgage Tips, Video

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