Home Renovations Are On The Rise

June 19, 2020

Millennials are among the most common demographic buying homes today. According to numerous reports that have been published, many homeowners are planning on conducting a home improvement project this year. In large part, this is due to millennials wanting to improve their homes. Furthermore, home improvement projects may have bigger budgets this year when compared to prior years. It will be interesting to see what kind of home improvement projects unfold this coming year.

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Should You Buy A Home Warranty?

June 18, 2020

When you buy a new house, the first thing you want to do is protect your investment. You already have property insurance. Should you also buy a home warranty?

What Is A Home Warranty?

A home warranty isn?t the same thing as insurance. Home warranties are service contracts. If a covered item breaks down and it?s covered in the terms of the warranty, the home warranty company will pay to fix or replace that item.

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How To Tell If A Home Has Been Well-Maintained

June 17, 2020

As a homebuyer, your real estate agent will do their best bring you to see homes that meet the criteria you asked for. However, there’s no guarantee that a home will have a history of being properly cared for.

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The Most And Least Expensive Cities In America

June 16, 2020

The cost of living in America varies widely in different parts of the country. In general, it is less expensive to live in the country than in the cities. However, there are many cities where the cost of living is modest compared to others where the money needed to live there is outrageous in comparison.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, the post-meeting statement from the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee, and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

Inflation Ticks Up in May

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Fed’s Open Market Committee Holds Key Rate Steady

June 12, 2020

The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee decided against changing the Fed’s benchmark interest rate range of 0.00 to 0.25 percent. The Federal Open Market Committee said in its post-meeting statement that it is not considering raising rates until 2023. Two of 17 FOMC members felt that the Fed’s key rate may rise in 2022.

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Buying A Home: You Might Be Able To Skip The Home Appraisal – But Should You?

June 11, 2020

Appraisals are important because they protect not only the seller and buyer but also the lender. The lender wants to make sure they know what the property is worth. Therefore, an appraisal is more about valuing the property and not about the price of the home.

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7 Reasons To Buy A Home In The Summer Months

June 10, 2020

If you’ve been putting off your house hunting, it’s time to head out. Summer is the best season to go shopping for a new home, for a variety of reasons.

1. More Inventory

Homeowners list their homes for sale in the summer more often than any other season. When you shop for a new home during this time, you?ll have a much wider selection of homes to choose from.

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5 Tips For Getting A Job In A New City When You Relocate

June 9, 2020

Did you just move into a new city? Transitioning to a new city is hard enough, but when you also need to find a job, it can be even tougher. Since everything is a bit new to you, there are definitely some strategies to implement that will make your job hunting easier. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 8, 2020

June 8, 2020

Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending and labor reports on public and private sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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