You may not see the connection right away, but buying a home and planning a wedding are two experiences that require certain skills and challenge you in similar ways. Check out the three key similarities in this post.
Selling Your Home? Don’t Skip These 3 Essential Steps or Your Sale Will Suffer
November 9, 2016 by
If you want to sell your home quickly — and for the most profit — you can’t just list it and cross your fingers. Successful sales are well-planned sales, and there are several ways in which you can make sure your own home sale turns out as you’d like it to.
Six Reasons Why You’ll Need a Licensed Real Estate Agent When You Buy or Sell a House
November 8, 2016 by
Are you in the market to buy or sell a home? If so, you may be wondering whether to work with a real estate agent or not. While saving on the commission might sound tempting, it can cost you later. Here are six reasons to choose a real estate agent the next time you buy or sell a home.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 7, 2016
November 7, 2016 by
Last week’s economic news included reports on inflation, construction spending, the Federal Reserve’s announcement regarding interest rates and several labor and employment related releases. Weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of interest rates were also released.
3 Common Mistakes That First-time Mortgage Borrowers Make and How to Easily Avoid Them
November 4, 2016 by
Deciding to purchase a home will be one of the biggest investment decisions you’ll make in your life, but it can be confusing for the first-time home buyer to know all the ins and outs of buying a home. If you’re wondering what things first-time buyers often forget about before purchasing a home, here are three important things that you’ll want to keep in mind.
Luxury Selling: How to Qualify Potential Buyers to Ensure They Can Afford Your Home
November 3, 2016 by
Luxury estates can be a challenge to sell. The more expensive a home is, the less potential buyers there are. The biggest hassle is going through the process with people who can’t actually afford the home, only to have it fall apart at the last minute.
Here are some ways to make sure the property is only being viewed by qualified buyers.
The Major Keys to Understanding When It’s Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
November 2, 2016 by
As a homeowner, you may have heard the term refinancing without being aware of exactly what it means, but there are a lot of pros and cons associated with what it can do for your financial situation. While getting a different new loan for your mortgage can be a good financial decision in certain situations, here are some things you should consider before you decide that this is the right choice for you.
Staging Tips: 5 Interior Paint Colors That Will Help You Sell Your Home Faster
November 1, 2016 by
It’s important to remember that when a home is put up for sale it should appeal to as many people as possible. Sometimes those flashy paint colors the owners grew up with will not charm new buyers.
Here are five ideas for paint colors that will help any home sell quickly.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016 by
Last week’s economic reports included S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes, along with readings on new and pending home sales. Recurring weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
5 Futuristic, Connected Home Upgrades That You Can Install This Fall
October 28, 2016 by
The future is now! You may know that there are already many smart (internet-connected) appliances and items that you can use to update your home for the connected age. But for your reading pleasure, here are five of them already on the market.
