Rental Investments Head to the Midwest or the East Coast for some of the biggest hotspots to cash in on a rental investment this year, according to a new analysis from TurboTenant, a property management tool. Overall, 31 cities from 20 states are featured in the report, which names the cities for the best rental …
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Jan 17
Mortgage Applications Surge
Mortgage Applications Surge Homebuyer demand hit its highest level in 11 years, as January continues to shape up to be a hot month for the housing market. Weekly mortgage applications jumped 30% for the week ending Jan. 10, a sign that home buyers are emerging, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index shows. “The …
Jan 16
More New Homes Have Less than 4 Bedrooms
More New Homes Have Less than 4 Bedrooms A downsizing trend is occurring in new-home construction, with the declining number of bedrooms in newly built homes a solid sign of the change. The U.S. Census Bureau’s survey of construction data confirms that the number of bedrooms in the typical newly constructed single-family home is dropping. …
Jan 15
Questions about VA Financing?
Questions about VA Financing? I welcome the opportunity to answer your questions about VA Loans. What is the maximum sales price I can purchase with no down payment? What type of property can I purchase? Ave VA loans assumable? How can I obtain a Certificate of Eligibility? What if my spouse is overseas or at …
Jan 14
Ad Words That Attract Home Buyers
Ad Words That Attract Home Buyers Most buyers have “hardwood floors” and “granite countertops” on their minds when reading listing ad copy, but their preferences can differ somewhat after that. Depending on where consumers live, they may be more apt to be drawn to listing ads that point out the “cozy fireplace,” “pool,” or “brick …
Jan 13
Keywords for Property Descriptions
Keywords for Property Descriptions Property descriptions, not just listing photos, can grab buyers’ attention. Point2 Homes, an online real estate marketplace, analyzed more than 1.2 million listings in July 2019 to see the most common words that agents used when describing the homes they’re selling. Regardless of price point or region, the three most popular …
Jan 10
Hot color choices for offices
Hot color choices for offices The color of your office could affect your productivity and even your mood, a growing body of color psychology research says. Workplaces are becoming more mindful of the influence the wall colors on their employees, Lasse Karvinen, head of product at Framery, a Finnish company that designs silent work “pods” …
Jan 09
Mortgage Rates Fall Further
Mortgage Rates Fall Further The first open houses of the year are drawing out the crowds, real estate pros report. Low mortgage rates—which dipped even further this week—may be driving some of that activity. An open house in the Atlanta area last Sunday for a newly renovated, three-bedroom, two-bath house for $335,000 drew a crowd …
Jan 08
The Loan Process – Things to Expect and Avoid
The Loan Process – Things to Expect and Avoid It’s our goal to get you into your new home quickly! Here are some tips to help you prepare. Expect to… Submit all future pay-stubs Submit all future bank statements Keep copies of all documents submitter to processing Continue to pay all your debt and …
Jan 07
Landscaping Trends
Landscaping Trends Ornate landscaping and weaving in a blue color palette are two big trends for yards in the new year, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals. The association recently released its list of the top landscaping trends in the new year. “Foundational landscape elements remain on homeowners’ wish lists, but modern updates …
Jan 06
Owners Take Cash-Out Refis
Owners Take Cash-Out Refis More homeowners are refinancing to take equity out through a cash-out tranaction. They’re then using the extra cash to pay down credit card debts, renovate their home, or even invest in a new home. Over the past two years that has resulted in a large number of homeowners who are taking …
Jan 03
Help Boost Homeownership
Help Boost Homeownership A recent study shows that the use of algorithms for online mortgage lending may actually help reduce discrimination against some minority groups. The study, conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, calls for banks to embrace more artificial intelligence tools to help end bias in home loans and lending decisions. According …
