real estate investment: What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 7, 2016
- 11/07/16 09:16 PM
Last week’s economic news included reports on inflation, construction spending, the Federal Reserve’s announcement regarding interest rates and several labor and employment related releases. Weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of interest rates were also released. Continue Here: What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 7, 2016
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real estate investment: 3 Common Mistakes That First-time Mortgage Borrowers Make and How to Easily Avoid Them
- 11/06/16 07:32 PM
Deciding to purchase a home will be one of the biggest investment decisions you’ll make in your life, but it can be confusing for the first-time home buyer to know all the ins and outs of buying a home. If you’re wondering what things first-time buyers often forget about before purchasing a home, here are three important things that you’ll want to keep in mind. Continue here: 3 Common Mistakes That First-time Mortgage Borrowers Make and How to Easily Avoid Them
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real estate investment: Luxury Selling: How to Qualify Potential Buyers to Ensure They Can Afford Your Home
- 11/03/16 10:18 PM
Luxury estates can be a challenge to sell. The more expensive a home is, the less potential buyers there are. The biggest hassle is going through the process with people who can’t actually afford the home, only to have it fall apart at the last minute. Continue Here: Luxury Selling: How to Qualify Potential Buyers to Ensure They Can Afford Your Home
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real estate investment: The Major Keys to Understanding When It’s Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
- 11/01/16 11:19 PM
As a homeowner, you may have heard the term re-financing without being aware of exactly what it means, but there are a lot of pros and cons associated with what it can do for your financial situation. While getting a different new loan for your mortgage can be a good financial decision in certain situations, here are some things you should consider before you decide that this is the right choice for you. Continue Here: The Major Keys to Understanding When It’s Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
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real estate investment: What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 31, 2016
- 10/31/16 10:11 PM
Last week’s economic reports included S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes, along with readings on new and pending home sales. Recurring weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Continue Here: What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 31, 2016
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real estate investment: 5 Futuristic, Connected Home Upgrades That You Can Install This Fall
- 10/27/16 11:28 PM
The future is now! You may know that there are already many smart (Internet-connected) appliances and items that you can use to update your home for the connected age. But for your reading pleasure, here are five of them already on the market. Continue Here: 5 Futuristic, Connected Home Upgrades That You Can Install This Fall
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real estate investment: Master the Autumn Home Buying Season With Our Guide to Finding Local Real Estate Bargains
- 10/26/16 09:10 PM
Most people have a good idea of the neighborhood they want to purchase a new home in. The problem is finding a great deal in the area, especially if it’s a neighborhood that’s very popular. Continue Here: Master the Autumn Home Buying Season With Our Guide to Finding Local Real Estate Bargains
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real estate investment: Forget Mortgage Apps: 5 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Use a Human Mortgage Broker
- 10/25/16 08:48 PM
A mortgage broker can be a helpful tool in finding the right opportunity for you, but it can be tempting to deal with mortgage apps that may be able to consolidate all the information you need in one place. While many modern apps can be quite convenient, there are a few reasons you may want to use a knowledgeable mortgage professional to ensure the credibility of your most important purchase. Continue Here: Forget Mortgage Apps: 5 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Use a Human Mortgage Broker
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real estate investment: Don’t Trash This: 7 Common Home Items That You Can Repurpose and Give New Life
- 10/23/16 08:01 PM
There are untold benefits to reusing old household items instead of tossing them. Not only are you reducing your ecological footprint, but you can also save lots of money by recycling what you’ve already bought. Read on for some common items that are easily repurposed. Continue Here: Don’t Trash This: 7 Common Home Items That You Can Repurpose and Give New Life
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real estate investment: Understanding Appraisals and What to Do If Your Home Doesn’t Appraise for Its Purchase Price
- 10/20/16 09:03 PM
It can be a bit of a surprise if your home turns out to be valued at less than the purchase price offered, but this is the type of thing that can occur in an appraisal situation. While this can change everything from your contract to the amount of your down payment if your home has been appraised at less than you envisioned, here are some options you may want to consider. Continue Here: Understanding Appraisals and What to Do If Your Home Doesn’t Appraise for Its Purchase Price
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real estate investment: NAHB Housing Market Index Dips 2 Points
- 10/19/16 08:56 PM
According to the National Association of Home Builders, overall builder confidence in housing markets dropped two points in October to an index reading of 63. September’s reading of 65 was the highest posted since the housing bubble peak. Component readings for October’s housing market index were mixed; the reading for builder confidence in market conditions over the next six months rose one point to 72. Builder confidence in current housing market conditions fell two points to 69. Builder outlook for buyer traffic in new home developments over the next six months fell by one point to an index reading of 46. … (0 comments)
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real estate investment: The 5 Secrets to Hosting an Open House That Leads to Multiple Offers
- 10/11/16 11:44 PM
Open houses are a debatable topic with real estate agents. Some say they aren’t necessary in the age of the internet when options can be narrowed online. Others argue that closing yourself off will limit the number of possible buyers. Continue Here: The 5 Secrets to Hosting an Open House That Leads to Multiple Offers
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real estate investment: Buying a Solar-Powered Home? Watch Out for These Symptoms of Future Problems
- 10/11/16 12:13 AM
Solar-powered homes are becoming more commonplace, and are an excellent step in the right ecological direction. That said, there are some aspects to consider if you’re thinking about investing in solar energy. Read on for some salient points about living by the sun. Continue Here: Buying a Solar-Powered Home? Watch Out for These Symptoms of Future Problems
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real estate investment: Planning to Get a Mortgage in 2017? 4 Reasons Why It’s Time to Start Paying Down Other Debts Now
- 10/09/16 11:52 PM
Buying a home is an ideal investment for many people because not only is it a place that belongs to them, it can also be very beneficial financially. While you may be strongly considering buying a home for these reasons, it’s also important to be in good financial health so that your ideal home purchase is within reach. If you’re currently perusing the market for prospects, here are some reasons you should pay down debt before taking the leap into home ownership. Continue here: Planning to Get a Mortgage in 2017? 4 Reasons Why It’s Time to Start Paying Down Other Debts … (2 comments)
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real estate investment: S&P Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in July
- 10/06/16 11:30 PM
Home prices dipped slightly in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index. Year-over-year, home price growth dipped to 5.00 percent from June’s reading of 5.10 percent. The Pacific Northwest led the nation in home price appreciation. Portland, Oregon had the highest year-over-year home price growth with a rate of 12.40 percent. Seattle, Washington posted year-over-year home price growth of 11.20 percent. Denver, Colorado was third with a year-over-year home price growth rate of 9.40 percent. Continue Here: S&P Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in July
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real estate investment: Small Home Staging: 3 Ways That You Can Stage Smaller Spaces to Make Them Pop
- 10/05/16 08:59 PM
When it comes to real estate, putting your home in its best light is key when it comes to making the sale. While it may seem like you’re more limited with a home of a smaller scale, here are a few ways you can enhance what’s best and make a good impression on potential buyers. Continue Here: Small Home Staging: 3 Ways That You Can Stage Smaller Spaces to Make Them Pop
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real estate investment: Did You Know?: How You Arrange Your Furniture Can Turn Off Potential Buyers. Here’s Why
- 10/05/16 01:03 AM
Most sellers focus on finding the right furniture to stage their home, but they never consider how the placement of that furniture can undo all their hard work. It’s a subconscious thing, but the arrangement of items in the home can really make a difference with buyers. Continue Here: Did You Know?: How You Arrange Your Furniture Can Turn Off Potential Buyers. Here’s Why
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real estate investment: Bedroom Upgrades: How to Decide Between Hardwood and Carpet for Your Bedrooms
- 10/03/16 11:42 PM
The floor of your bedroom is important it’s the first thing you touch in the morning, and the last before you go to sleep. Not to mention all the other life moments that go on in there. So take time to consider what you want your bedroom floor to be made of and read on for pros and cons of carpeting and hardwood floors. Continue Here: Bedroom Upgrades: How to Decide Between Hardwood and Carpet for Your Bedrooms
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real estate investment: 3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Adviace for First-time Home Buyers
- 10/02/16 11:03 PM
When delving into the realities of home ownership, there can be many factors involved that make it difficult to determine what you need to know and what can wait until later. If you happen to be a first-time buyer who’s looking for the best tips for purchasing a home, look no further than the following three pointers to set you on the right path. Continue Here: 3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Adviace for First-time Home Buyers
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real estate investment: Home Showing Tips: How to Stress the Positives Without Sounding like a Used Car Salesperson
- 09/30/16 01:24 AM
Selling a home is a difficult enough task as it is, but the longer a home stays on the market the easier it is to fall into the trap of sounding like a used car salesperson and accidentally pushing people away. Continue Here: Home Showing Tips: How to Stress the Positives Without Sounding like a Used Car Salesperson
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Last week’s economic news included reports on inflation, construction spending, the Federal Reserve’s announcement regarding interest rates and several labor and employment related releases. Weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of interest rates were also released. Continue Here: What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 7, 2016
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