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Let’s Talk Hardwood: Why Converting Your Home to Hardwood Flooring Will Boost Its Value

July 7, 2021 by Rilian Ball

When a homeowner makes the decision to upgrade flooring in one area of the home or throughout the entire space, there are numerous materials that may be considered. While each material option has its unique benefits and advantages, many are drawn to hardwood flooring as an option. This is a material that has the potential to boost home value, and a closer look at its benefits will reveal why this is the case. A Durable, Long-Lasting Material With many flooring options, homeowners understand that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Upgrades and Renovations

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 5, 2021

July 6, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings from S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and data on pending home sales. Readings on job growth and und unemployment were also released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims. S&P Case-Shiller: April Home Price Gains Reach Record Highs Craig Lazzara, managing director and global head of investment strategy for S&P Dow Jones Indices, said that April’s year-over-year national home price growth rate of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Sales, Jobless Claims

Have a Weekend to Spare? Consider These Quick Renovations to Add Value to Your Home

July 2, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Homeowners who are thinking about listing their home for sale in the coming weeks or months may be focused on improving their home to help it sell more quickly, but there also may be a focus on adding value to the home in the process. While each home is unique, there are a few projects that most homeowners would benefit from. In fact, these are a few simple and easy projects that can typically be completed over the course of a weekend; that can add value and desirability to the home. Replace … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around the Home, Home Maintenance, Upgrades and Renovations

There Are Major Incentives For Homeowners To Sell Their Homes Now

July 1, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Now is a great time to take out a new home loan because mortgage rates continue to hover near historic lows. As a result, many homeowners are refinancing to a lower rate. This is also the perfect time to move because homeowners can take out a new home loan with a lower interest rate. Mortgage rates will not remain at historic lows forever and have already begun to rise slowly this year. Homeowners should sell now and take out a new home loan before they rise too much. Homeowners Can Take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying and Selling, Homeowners, Seller's Market

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