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2014
Absolute Turn-Key! This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath is just like new construction & only $295,000! Be the FIRST to see this Beautiful Move-in Ready Home at our Open House this Sunday! Crown mouldings, stainless steel appliances, and hardwoods through-out the 1st floor. Bright updated kitche...
06/26/2014
Home prices are continuing to inch up! Home prices are up 8% year-over-year nationally, with 93 of the 100 largest metros clocking quarter-over-quarter price increases. Many homes that had been underwater during the housing downturn are now finally worth more than the amount owed on them. And...
06/24/2014
6 Ways to Ensure a Remodeling Project Pays Off! Just a few years ago you could count on getting the bulk of your money back for almost any home-improvement project you took on. Today merely replacing a toilet seat can feel like throwing caution, and cash, to the wind. According to a study f...
06/18/2014
The CMA is Just One Tool in Your Agent's Basket The comparable market analysis, otherwise known as a CMA, is a popular tool real estate agents use to help consumers determine their listing prices when they're selling a home. A CMA can tell you what other sellers are asking and what prices other...
06/18/2014
What is Reviewed During Mortgage Underwriting? Answers about one of the most important processes before you close. The more you are prepared and understand the mortgage process, the easier obtaining a mortgage can be! In order to avoid the cascade of multiple foreclosures that befell the industry...
06/18/2014
You Don’t Need That Much of a Down Payment… Many consumers are overestimating the down payment they need in order to purchase a home, according to Christina Boyle, vice president and head of single-family sales at Freddie Mac. Consumers believe they need 11 percent to 15 percent in order for...
06/17/2014
Specialty Mortgages: Risks and Rewards In high-priced housing markets, it can be difficult to afford a home. That’s why a growing number of home buyers are forgoing traditional fixed-rate mortgages and standard adjustable-rate mortgages and instead opting for a specialty mortgage that lets ...
06/12/2014
Packing Up & Moving? How to Hold a Successful Garage Sale Garage sales can be a great way to get rid of clutter — and earn a little extra cash — before you sell your home. But make sure the timing is right. Garage sales can take on a life of their own, and it might not be the best use o...
06/12/2014
Going Underwater? What to do if You're Facing a Short Sale. If you're thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net proce...
06/12/2014
Take the Stress Out of Home Buying Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. 1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but...
06/12/2014
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