What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 4th, 2018

September 4, 2018

Last week’s economic releases included readings from Case-Shiller on home prices, pending home sales and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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Plant Now For Spring Beauty

August 31, 2018

While the weather is still pleasant this fall, it can be a good idea to plan ahead for early spring blooms. Trim shrubbery, plant bulbs, install new edging or add whimsical garden accessories to assure that when spring rolls around you’ll have something attractive to look at. Getting creative now will boost your spirits when winter seems to last longer than it should!

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Buying A Home? Take Stock Of These Things

August 30, 2018

What are some of the most important factors that buyers take into consideration when looking for a new home? There are the obvious things like price, square footage, location and lot size. Those are the basics. Other things that are often weighed are garage size, how updated the kitchen and baths are and whether or not the basement is finished.

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Millennial Home Buyers: What You Need To Know

August 29, 2018

In the past, you’ve likely read about how the Millennial generation is opting to rent rather than buy property. While this still holds true for many Millennials, the fact is that a growing number of this generation is making the leap into buying.

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New Home Construction Boom Expected

August 28, 2018

The housing market has been trending in a positive direction and economic indicators point to new home construction going vertical.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 27th, 2018

August 27, 2018

Last week’s economic readings included reports on sales of new and previously-owned homes, and weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims.

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4 Things To Know About Homestead Exemptions

August 24, 2018

Homeowners are well aware that peripheral costs swell over time and can put a strain on incomes. Utility bills increase, home insurance creeps up annually and taxes rise with the cost of schools and road repair.

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4 Reasons Millennials Should Buy A Retirement Home First

August 23, 2018

There’s an idea running through marketing and business circles that anything that is popular, the opposite will likely be popular as well.

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Easy Decor Tricks That Make Any Home A Standout

August 22, 2018

If your home’s style currently wouldn’t win any awards, there’s no reason to put off a redo indefinitely. With a little ingenuity and a few hours of time, it’s possible to transform a “Plain Jane” into a trendsetter.

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When It Makes Sense To Buy An Ugly Duckling

August 21, 2018

“Move-in ready” homes are desirable — there’s no doubt about it! But sometimes it makes better financial sense to opt for a house with dated decor and a less than trendy kitchen or master bath. You may not get your dream home immediately, but the opportunity to transform a property into your own swan can be rewarding. It can also be easy on the pocketbook.

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