Tag: Real Estate

Mortgage Rates Fall Mortgage rates posted more drops this week, lowering the borrowing costs of potential home shoppers and refinancers. Rates are now at a nine-month low, which helped boost mortgage applications more than 20 percent this week. “Lower mortgage rates combined with continued income growth and lower energy prices are all positive indicators for consumers that …

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Home Owners worst Home Remodeling Projects Home remodeling isn’t as easy as it looks on TV. And for nearly two-thirds of homeowners who’ve attempted a do-it-yourself house project, they say they regret not calling in an expert on at least one of their projects, according to a new survey from ImproveNet of about 2,000 Americans. …

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Considering a home purchase this year? Make it your New Year’s resolution to know how much home you can afford! Making a smart home buying decision starts with ensuring that you can truly afford the home of your dreams.  This is no single formula for determining how much house you can financially manage, since it …

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Home Repairs That Can Save a Sale Sellers whose homes aren’t in tip-top shape may need to spend extra money or put in a little elbow grease to get their properties in market-ready condition. But what are the most important repair or maintenance tasks that support a higher asking price? “Smaller and less expensive updates …

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Home Owners and DIY Projects Many homeowners are attracted to do-it-yourself home projects, particularly members of younger generations, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ “2019 Remodeling Impact Report: DIY.” In fact, homeowners may even be happier when they DIY than when they hire a professional to handle a project. Homeowners reported a “joy score” of 9.9 for …

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How to prepare your house to sell Tips for preparing your house to sell:   1 – De-clutter: donate it, dump it or store it. 2 – De-personalize: Remove family photos, personal memorabilia, keepsakes, etc. 3 – Remove furniture: Create the feeling of space, especially if square footage is limited. 4 – Clean your house: …

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