Home price growth approached all-time highs in August, but there were signs that prices may have peaked in some U.S. metro-areas. Seattle, Washington held the top rate of home price growth with a seasonally-adjusted annual appreciation rate of 13,20 percent. Las Vegas, Nevada had the second highest growth in home prices with 8.60 percent in August. San Diego, California reported a seasonally-adjusted annual home price growth rate of 7.80 percent.
4 Things You Should Never, Ever Say If You Hope to Sell Your Home
October 31, 2017 by
Have you ever had a conversation with a total stranger where you said something that you regret? If you are placing your house or condo on the market, you’re eventually going to end up having to chat with potential buyers. Yes, your real estate agent is likely to do most of the talking. However, you will still have to deal with buyers that want to grill you about the home’s history, condition and more.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017 by
Last week’s economic news included readings on new and pending home sales and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.
It’s Hammer Time: 4 Common Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
October 27, 2017 by
Investing in your home by remodeling or renovating is an excellent way to increase its value. However, a significant renovation project can quickly turn into a disaster, especially for those who are inexperienced. Let’s take a look at four of the more common home renovation mistakes that homeowners make and how you can avoid them.
Learning to Love Technology: 3 Tips That Will Help You to Embrace Home Automation
October 25, 2017 by
Are you still using a key to unlock your door and twisting a dial on the wall to set the temperature? Home automation technology has made considerable strides in the past couple of years, so it might be time to invest. In today’s blog post we will explore three tips that can help those looking to make the leap into a fully automated home.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 23, 2017
October 23, 2017 by
Last week’s economic reports included NAHB Housing Market Indexes along with readings on housing starts, building permits and existing home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
Selling Your House? 3 Strange Questions That Potential Buyers Might Ask and How to Answer Them
October 20, 2017 by
Are you listing your home for sale now, or in the near future? If so, you have probably come to terms with the fact that soon you’ll be having strangers tour through your home asking all kinds of questions about it. In today’s blog post we’ll take a look at three strange questions that buyers might ask and how to approach answering them.
