And used a VA loan, which has more restrictions than a conventional one. Name: Jena and Mark Boomhower, both 36City: Battle Ground, Wash.Year of Home Purchase: 2018Sale Price: $412,000Home style: 2014 modern Craftsman single-family homeProfession: Jena is a medical technician; Mark is a superviso
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03/05/2019
You probably only think you’ve eliminated pet odors. Here’s how to make sure. Having pet odors inside your home can turn off potential homebuyers and keep your home from selling. Ask your real estate agent for an honest opinion about whether your home has a pet smell.If your agent holds her nose,
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03/05/2019
According to the National Association of Realtors, total inventory has been growing for six months straight, as has the number of buyers looking to find their dream home. In a market where inventory is increasing, you want to stand out in the crowd!This quote from Grandscope puts it well:“You ca
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03/05/2019
Just like our clocks this weekend, in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in spring, the lack of inventory available for sale has been holding back the market.Many potential sellers believe that waiting until Spring is in their best inte
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03/04/2019
1091 Ducey Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 This beautiful single family home in Muskegon by Marquette school holds true to what Muskegon's history is famous for...being the Lumber Queen of America. It features wood flooring with an enclosed front porch and a rear mudroom/entry. It has 3 bedrooms and
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03/01/2019
Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up c
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03/01/2019
Home prices have appreciated considerably over the last five years. This has some concerned that we may be in for another dramatic correction. However, recent statistics suggest home values will not crash as they did a decade ago. Instead, this time they will come in for a soft landing.The previ
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02/28/2019
The ROI on home improvements isn’t always about the money. Often the best return on your home investment is the joy you get from waking up in a home you love more and more with each project you complete.And the best part? You can sometimes get your money back when the love affair is over.Which ho
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02/27/2019
The housing market has been hot for a while now. Homes have been flying off the shelves as fast as they have been listed. Buyers have been competing in bidding wars just to find a home to buy, let alone find their dream home.This ‘seller’s market’ has driven home prices to new heights. Home pric
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02/27/2019
Some Highlights: Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking too much about it. Living within a budget right now will help you save money for down payments while also paying down other debts that might be holding
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02/26/2019
