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Worried About Climate Change? Here Are 4 Ways to Make Your Home More Climate Friendly

2017-03-03T08:45:00-04:00March 3, 2017|Categories: Around The Home|Tags: , , |

Many people are concerned with having a negative impact on the environment, but it can be hard to know where to begin when it comes to climate friendly solutions around the home. Whether you're planning for a future investment or are interested in fixing-up the home you're in, here are some solutions for greening up your personal space that won't bust the bank.

Case-Shiller: December Home Prices Highest in More Than Two Years

2017-03-02T08:45:00-04:00March 2, 2017|Categories: Housing Market|Tags: |

December home prices continued to rise per December readings for Case-Shiller's National and 20-City Home Price Indices. On average, national home prices increased by 5,80 percent year-over-year and exceeded November's year-over-year reading of 5.60 percent. The 20 City Index, which analysts follow more closely than the National Home Price Index, posted a year-over-year gain of 5.60 percent in December, which exceeded an expected reading of 5.40 percent and November's year-over-year reading of 5.20 percent growth.

Struggling to Sell Your House in the Winter? Try These Innovative Home Staging Tips

2017-03-01T08:45:00-04:00March 1, 2017|Categories: Home Seller Tips|Tags: , , |

With all of the busyness of the winter months and most people settling in for the season, it can be hard to achieve a successful home sale at the end of the year. Fortunately, if you simply can't wait to put your home on the market, here are some staging tips that will engage potential buyers so you won't have to wait much longer for an offer.

Selling Your Home? 3 Ways You Can Use Your Social Network to Speed up Your Sale

2017-02-28T08:45:00-04:00February 28, 2017|Categories: Home Seller Tips|Tags: , , |

There are many traditional ways to sell your home, from the MLS listings to a sign in the front yard. However, the ease of the Internet and the utility of social media can make it easier than ever to find the right buyer. If you're getting prepared to put your home on the market and are trying to determine a strategy, here are some ways you can use social media to improve your selling odds.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 27, 2017

2017-02-27T08:45:00-04:00February 27, 2017|Categories: Mortgage Rates|Tags: |

Last week's readings on new and existing home sales provided further evidence of strengthening housing markets. Both categories of home sales exceeded December's readings. Consumer sentiment was lower in February than for January and average rates were mixed with fixed rates higher and the rate for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages lower. Consumer sentiment lower in February.

Real Estate Investing: How to Find — and Hang on to — Great Rental Tenants

2017-02-23T08:45:00-04:00February 23, 2017|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|Tags: , , |

It's great news if you have enough financial capital that you have the option of investing in a rental property, but being able to afford it is only half the battle. Since you'll need to find and keep the right renters in order to make a profit, here are some ways that you can ensure your property will be a financial benefit.

How to Smartly Leverage Your Home Equity

2016-05-19T08:45:00-04:00May 19, 2016|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , |

So you've been a homeowner for some time. You've been faithfully paying off your mortgage for years, and you have a fair bit of equity built up in your home - and that makes you proud. But now, you're wondering what good equity is if you're not using it. How do you actually use home equity? And how do you leverage it to get a high return for low risk? Here are just a few options you may want to consider if you're looking for something to do with your equity.

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady in May

2016-05-18T08:45:00-04:00May 18, 2016|Categories: Housing Market|Tags: , |

The National Association of Home Builders reported that home builder confidence in the U.S. housing market conditions held steady for the fourth consecutive month in May. Builder confidence stayed at a reading of 58, which was the number expected by analysts and was also the reading for April. Analysts said that the consistency in readings signified expansion in housing markets. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders than not are confident about market conditions.

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