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Case-Shiller: December Home Price Growth Slowest in 4 Years

February 27, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported the slowest rate of U.S. home price growth since November 2014. According to the 20-City Home Price Index, Home prices grew by 4.20 percent year-over-year and were 0.20 percent higher in December as compared to November. The 20-City Home Price Index fell short of analysts’ expected gain of 4.80 percent year-over-year. Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index reported home prices increased 4.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Case Shiller, Market Conditions, Marketing Trends

Managing Finances Before Applying For A Mortgage

February 26, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Are you planning on using a mortgage to help cover the cost of a new home? If so, you will want to prepare your finances and figure out how you will manage all those wallet-draining monthly expenses. Let’s take a look at how to run a quick financial health check to ensure you are ready to apply for a mortgage.

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

FOMC Meeting Minutes: Why Fed’s Rate Policy Reversed Course

February 22, 2019 by Robby Oakes

After raising the target range for the federal funds rate in 2018, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee did not raise the Central Bank’s key interest rate at its meeting of January 29 and 30. While Committee members did not raise the Fed’s key rate, members were divided on the interest rate decision.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: FOMC, Housing Trends, Market Conditions

Inexpensive Updates That Will Appeal To Buyers

February 21, 2019 by Robby Oakes

While you could spend tens of thousands of dollars or more completing a home makeover, there are more than a few budget-minded ideas that you may consider.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Sales, Marketing

5 Simple Tips To Make Your Home Showings Easier

February 20, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Your real estate agent will likely give you 24 hours’ notice before bringing over interested buyers to see your home. Sometimes eager buyers may request less of an advance, or even ask for a last minute showing.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, House Showing, Real Estate

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