What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 1st, 2019

April 1, 2019

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller on home price growth, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. The Conference Board issued its monthly reading on consumer confidence. Pending home sales and weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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3 Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Home Renovation Project

March 29, 2019

The right home renovation strategy can increase property values and improve the comfort and utility of your space. However, your actions could have a harsh impact on our natural resources.

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Case-Shiller Home Price Growth Slower in January

March 28, 2019

Home price indices issued by S&P Case-Shiller showed further slowing in home price growth in January. The national home price index showed 4.30 percent home price growth for the three months ended in January. Analysts expected home prices to grow 4.20 percent for the same period in cities surveyed by Case-Shiller. More cities reported declines in home prices than those that posted gains in home prices.

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Are Multi-Unit Properties the Right Move for You?

March 27, 2019

Real estate isn’t a one-size-fits-all pursuit. Buying and renting multi-unit properties is one of the ways investors build residual income while increasing their property portfolios. However, multi-unit rentals come with some unique challenges. Are you ready to manage a multi-unit rental property?

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What Causes Mortgage Interest Rates To Fluctuate?

March 26, 2019

The mortgage interest rate represents the cost of borrowing money to purchase a property. Mortgage interest rates are not fixed; that is, they fluctuate from one period of time to the next.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 25th, 2019

March 25, 2019

Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders, Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee and a press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Sales of pre-owned homes in February were reported along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

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14 Remodeling Projects That Increase the Value of Your Home

March 22, 2019

Your home is likely your largest investment. Beyond repairs and regular maintenance to keep it clean, comfortable, and safe, there are a number of projects that can increase the resale value of your property. These renovations top the list of changes you can make that positively impact your home’s value.

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4 Ways To Get Your Home Loan Closed Faster

March 21, 2019

You’ve finally found the perfect home for your family. Now the only thing standing between you and domestic bliss is the loan process. Use these techniques to shorten the amount of time between placing your bid and getting the final approval on your new home mortgage.

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NAHB: Housing Market Index Flat in March

March 20, 2019

Builder sentiment held steady in March as headwinds in housing markets affected homebuilder confidence, but National Association of Home Builders Chairman Greg Ugalde said that builders were looking forward to a “solid spring home-buying season.” Builder sentiment mirrored February’s index reading of 62; analysts expected an uptick to 63.

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Brooklyn Residential Market Update

March 19, 2019

The spring season is just around the corner, which means warmer weather and sunnier skies. The springtime also means it is the peak season to buy a home. According to real estate experts on the Home and Garden Television Network (HGTV), buyers and sellers are most active during the spring and summer months. This time […]

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