Top 10 Indoor Houseplants For Your Air Quality

August 12, 2020

Houseplants are great for decorating. They can brighten up any room. Plus, houseplants can increase the air quality in a room. That makes you happier, healthier and reduces stress.

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The Home Buyer Assistance Program Provides Assistance To Local First-Time Homebuyers

August 11, 2020

Recently, the local region’s subcommittee held a meeting using videoconferencing and discussed a new version Home Buyer Assistance Program. The Home Buyer Assistance Program has been designed to help first-time homebuyers by providing a down payment of up to $25,000. The funding for the Home Buyer Assistance Program is going to come from the city’s reparations fund.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020

Economic readings released last week included construction spending, public and private-sector job growth, and government reports on initial and continuing jobless claims. Freddie Mac also released its weekly report on average mortgage rates.

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Can A Homeowner’s Association Charge Different Fines For The Same Violation?

August 7, 2020

Living in a multifamily community, whether this is an apartment building or a condo building, comes with certain bylaws. There are usually fines that are used to prevent people from breaking the rules.It is important for everyone to know what these rules are, why they need to be followed, and the penalties for breaking them.

Sometimes, homeowners are surprised when they realize they might be fined differently for breaking the same rule. There are a few points to keep in mind.

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Six Key Questions to Ask when Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Market and Sell Your Home

August 6, 2020

How do you find someone you can trust who will make you feel confident they can sell your home quickly for the best price possible? Here are the questions you should be asking.

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Comparing An Online And Offline Home Loan Application

August 5, 2020

The internet has changed how many people shop for a home and one of the most important issues that people will face is whether to fill out a home loan application online or offline.

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What Is The Impact Of COVID-19 On Home Value?

August 4, 2020

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on everyone; however, there are a few impacts that are being overlooked. In addition to the public health crisis and the tanking of the stock market, there are also impacts of the virus on people’s home values.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 3, 2020

August 3, 2020

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, data on pending home sales, and the consumer sentiment index released by the University of Michigan. The Federal Reserve released a statement from its Federal Open Market Committee and Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave a press conference. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and expanded reports on jobless claims were also released.

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FOMC Statement: Fed Holds Key Rate Steady as Coronavirus Spreads

July 31, 2020

Wednesday’s post-meeting statement of the Federal Reserves Federal Open Market Committee reaffirmed its concern over the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy and health of all Americans. The Committee voted to hold its benchmark target federal funds range at 0.00 percent to 0.25 percent. Analysts do not expect the Fed to raise its key interest rate more than once in the next three years.

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Why Now Is A Great Time To Apply For A Home Loan

July 30, 2020

The idea of owning a home is enough to bring joy to nearly anyone’s eyes. The reality is that many people are a bit skeptical about looking for a home in the present climate. While the pandemic can make it hard for people to go outside and explore, now is still a great time to apply for a home loan.

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