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Category Archives: Homeowner Tips
Two Graphs that Scream – List Your Home Today!
We all learned in school that when selling anything, you will get the most money if the demand for that item is high and the inventory of that item is low. It is the well-known Theory of Supply & … Continue reading
Posted in Home Selling Tips, Homeowner Tips
Tagged House Seller, House Selling, Selling
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New Fannie Mae Appraisal Program: Helping or Hurting?
Every home must be sold TWICE! Once to the buyer, and once to the bank appraiser if a mortgage is involved. The second sale may have just become more difficult. A new program announced by Fannie Mae may slow down … Continue reading
If you are one of the many homeowners out there who are debating putting their home on the market in 2015, don’t miss out on the opportunity that currently exists. There will be significantly less competition in the winter months … Continue reading
3 Reasons Why Changing Your Kitchen And Dining Room Lighting Fixtures Can Increase Your Sale Price
If you are considering selling your home, you may be wondering if there are things that you can do to increase your sale price. The truth is, you could spend thousands of dollars updating your home, but most homeowners will … Continue reading
Posted in Around The Home, Home Seller Tips, Home Selling Tips, Homeowner Tips
Tagged Decor, Interior design, Lighting
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Considering a Major Home Addition? Why a Detached Garage Can Drastically Improve Your Resale Price
Before you make a major structural change to your property, it is important to consider how this will affect your resale value. While there are many steps that you can take to improve your property, the addition of a detached … Continue reading
Refi or Wait? How to Choose Between Refinancing Your Mortgage Now or Waiting Until You Need the Money
Refinancing your existing mortgage may provide you with the opportunity to lower your interest rate, reduce your mortgage payment and adjust your loan term. For those homeowners who have lived in their home for more than a few years, pulling … Continue reading
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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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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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
Is Now the Time to Consider a 15-Year Mortgage? Five Reasons to Give the 15Y Another Look
A 15-year fixed mortgage is, as its name suggests, a mortgage that’s paid off after 15 years. Since it amortizes fully, after that amount of time you won’t have to pay anything else. This type of mortgage has a lot … Continue reading
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