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Monthly Archives: August 2014
Mortgage Budgeting 101: How to Determine What You Can and Can’t Afford
When taking on a new mortgage, it is important to know that you can afford to carry the debt load involved, as many people find themselves in financial trouble by spending more on real estate than they can comfortably maintain. … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer Tips, Homeowner Tips, Mortgage Tips, Personal Finance
Tagged Around The Home, Budget, Mortgage
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Buying or Selling, Here Are Three Traits You’ll Want in Your Real Estate Agent
For both buyers and sellers, choosing the right real estate agent is an important and difficult decision, but making the right selection is critical. Consider the following essential characteristics for a real estate agent before signing a contract: Experience … Continue reading
The 7 Most Unaffordable Cities for Real Estate in the USA (And 3 Affordable Gems!)
As prices continue to rise across the board with everything from food to gas, it’s no wonder that real estate prices are high in many cities across the USA. While this is the case for a large number of cities, … Continue reading
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Tagged City Living, Home Buyer Tips, Home Location, Rural Living
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 25, 2014
Last week’s economic news brought several reports related to housing. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August rose by two points to 55, which was its highest reading in seven months. Components of … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer Tips, FHA, FHFA, Housing Analysis, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Tips
Tagged Case Shiller/ HPI, Financial Reports, Housing Market, Mortgage Rates
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Mental Yoga: A Six-Step Guide To Making Time For The Activities You Love
Everybody struggles with not having enough time. This is such a common issue that a lot of people have given up even trying to make more time for themselves. However, there are certain methods you can use to make time … Continue reading
Feng Shui 101: How This Ancient Art Can Help Improve Your Home Staging
Boosting ones’ chances of selling their home can be done in a number of ways. One simple way is to utilize the art of Feng Shui – an ancient Chinese art, used to manipulate the flow of energy in your … Continue reading
Posted in Around The Home, Home Staging, Uncategorized
Tagged Around The Home, Home Selling Tips, Staging Your Home
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Can One Missed Mortgage Payment Affect Your Credit Rating? Yes! Here’s What to Do if You Miss One
Most people don’t know whether or not a single missed mortgage payment can have serious consequences for their credit score. The good news is that there are things that can be done to mitigate the damage and help anyone who … Continue reading
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Tagged Loan, Mortgage, Payments
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Sellers, Beware: Five Reasons You Might Not Get Top Dollar when You Sell Your Home (And How to Avoid Them)
For most people, their home is their largest asset, so they want to maximize that asset by getting top dollar when they sell. Here are a few reasons you might not get top dollar when you sell – and how … Continue reading
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 18, 2014
Last week’s economic news brought little housing-related content, but several economic reports in other sectors contributed to overall perceptions of the economy. In a speech given in Sweden, Fed Vice President Stanley Fischer noted that the economy might be in … Continue reading
How Much is Your Home Worth in Today’s Market? Three Key Tips for Assessing Value
If you’re thinking about putting the house on the market, or are simply curious about its value in the current economic atmosphere, it’s essential to get an honest assessment of its value. An overly inflated figure won’t hold up and … Continue reading