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Six Key Questions to Ask when Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Market and Sell Your Home

August 6, 2020 by Rilian Ball

The work of a real estate agent can make or break how a prospective buyer feels about the property. Now that it's time to sell your home, you want to find the right agent to market it. How do you find someone you can trust who will make you feel confident they can sell your home quickly for the best price possible? Here are the questions you should be asking. Are They Licensed? This one is the easy one. You should be working with a member of the National Association of Realtors®. It is also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Sales, Real Estate Agents, Selling a Home

Comparing An Online And Offline Home Loan Application

August 5, 2020 by Rilian Ball

The internet has changed how many people shop for a home and one of the most important issues that people will face is whether to fill out a home loan application online or offline. While there is something to be said for going to the loan officer in person and filling out the application with the help of a professional, some people might find the online option to be more convenient. With this in mind, it is important to compare some of the ways in which an online versus an offline home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Applications, Mortgage, Mortgage Tips

What Is The Impact Of COVID-19 On Home Value?

August 4, 2020 by Rilian Ball

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on everyone; however, there are a few impacts that are being overlooked. In addition to the public health crisis and the tanking of the stock market, there are also impacts of the virus on people’s home values. Some of these impacts have been positive while others have been negative. Regardless, it is important for everyone to understand how these impacts might impact someone’s home value, particularly for those who are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: COVID19, Interest Rates, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 3, 2020

August 3, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, data on pending home sales, and the consumer sentiment index released by the University of Michigan. The Federal Reserve released a statement from its Federal Open Market Committee and Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave a press conference. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and expanded reports on jobless claims were also released. Case-Shiller Home Price Readings Showed Slowing Home Price Gains in May May … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Interest Rates, Unemployment

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