Existing home sales have increased by 10.2 percent as compared to 4.52 million existing home sales for February 2012, and have increased for 20 consecutive months. Read more…
7 Great Tips To Help Your Kids Adjust to Their New Home
You’ve finally made the decision and are moving to a new city. And while a move can be an exciting new adventure – new work, new friends, new life experiences – moving to a new home is a big deal, especially for a young child. They might not understand what is happening, and even feel […]
How To Spot And Treat Mold In Your Home
The first sign of mold you notice may be a musty smell in your home.
After looking around, you spot what looks like mold — don’t panic!
You can remove unhealthy mold from your house without it costing a small fortune.
Fed Meeting Statement Reveals Good News For Real Estate
The Federal Reserve’s statement after yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting left no doubt as to the Fed’s dual commitment to keeping long term interest rates down and encouraging economic growth.
Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer’s Mood At Your Home For Sale
Staging is the art of preparing your home for sale before showing it to prospective buyers. The point of staging is to highlight the house’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses and make it more appealing. With the right decorating techniques, you can win buyers over the moment they step through the door. Below are a few […]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: March 18th, 2013
Last week’s positive employment reports were good news for the economy, which typically causes mortgage rates to rise, but mortgage rates ended the week lower.
5 Quick Tips To Get A Better Price On Your Home Purchase
There is always room for negotiation, and with the right techniques you may end up saving thousands of dollars on your dream house. However, it can be tricky to get the right reaction when you are negotiating.
Surprisingly Strong Jobs Report May Affect Mortgage Rates
Last week’s jobs report — a combination of the Department of Labor’s non-farm Payrolls Report and Unemployment Rate — provided investors and job seekers with unexpected good news.
3 Top Tips To Selecting The Right Home For Your Family
Whether you are moving to a new house with children or you are buying your first home with the intention of raising future little ones there, many factors will come into play when making your decision.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: March 11th, 2013
Mortgage rates and stock markets rose last week in response to a strong jobs report and lower national unemployment rate. The Dow Jones Index reached record levels last week.