Homeowners — Are You Making These Mistakes Planning Next Year’s Taxes?

June 12, 2013

Since we recently passed the filing date for 2012 taxes, it may be a good time to plan for next year and get your tax tracking systems in place.

Check carefully to make sure that you are not making any of these common homeowner tax mistakes – which could cost you money or get you in trouble with the IRS.

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Increasing May Jobs Report Shows Strengthening Economy

June 11, 2013

The U.S. Department of Labor released its Non-Farm Payrolls and National Unemployment Rate reports Friday showing 175,000 jobs were added in May, which surpassed expectations of 164,000 new jobs and April’s reading of 149,000 jobs added. The jobs added in May were largely from the private sector.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

Last week’s economic reports provided a mixed bag of results. Investors continue to watch the Fed’s mortgage backed security purchasing trends in order to determine forward mortgage pricing.

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What Does The Future Hold For The Security System In Your Home?

June 7, 2013

Rather than a simple line of defense that keeps out burglars, it will be a completely integrated and custom designed automated system that responds intelligently to your needs.

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Four Important Home Maintenance Tips Everyone Should Know

June 6, 2013

If you are able to practice preventative care on your home, then you will prolong the life of all of its systems and components. At least every six months or so, you should be performing an inspection of your property so that you can ensure that it is still functioning properly and safely.

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3 Critical Tips To Improve Your Credit Score And Mortgage Terms

June 5, 2013

Improving your credit score before searching around for a mortgage will ensure that you get the best rate possible. But what can you do to improve your credit score?

Here are three tips that can help you improve your credit score and your mortgage.

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6 Ceiling Solutions To Update Your Home

June 4, 2013

Whether you’re dealing with an older home, a tricky duct system or an unfinished basement, here are several ceiling solutions to brighten up the space above your head.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — June 3, 2013

June 3, 2013

This week’s financial news was relatively limited due to the Memorial Day holiday and no economic reports being released on Wednesday. The biggest news in terms of housing and mortgages was the S&P/Case-Shiller Housing Market Indices (HMI) released on Tuesday.

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5 Super Spring Decorating Ideas To Spruce Up Your Home

May 31, 2013

With spring just around the corner, now is a good time to begin decorating your home for the upcoming season. Whether you enjoy chic decorations that are budget-friendly or easy changes to create a fresh look, below are five quick ideas to brighten up your home for the season.

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Case-Shiller Reports Energetic Annual Home Price Gains Nationally

May 30, 2013

The most recent S&P/Case-Shiller Indeces report showed all three composites posting double-digit increases over the last four quarters. The national composite, which is the broadest based index, showed an increase of 10.2% annually.

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