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Turn Your Yard Into An All-Seasons Living Space

March 25, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Think of backyard space as "in-between" or transitional space that is a bit like being inside while being outside. Sunrooms, screened-in covered patios, outdoor kitchens, spas, fire pits and more, are all becoming very popular ways to make more use of the backyard. Making use of the outside area is not limited to only the times of the year that have nice, warm weather. Sitting around a fire pit, with a blazing fire in it, is a perfect way to spend a chilly winter evening under the stars. This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Landscaping, Real Estate

Home Sales Are Spiking, Driven By Low Mortgage Rates

March 24, 2020 by Rilian Ball

According to data from the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales increased by 3.6% in December 2019. That pace is the strongest month-over-month in almost two years, since February 2018. The sales figures were also up 10.8% from what they were in December 2018. What's behind this uptick? The biggest factor driving the surge in home sales is historically low mortgage interest rates.  Plummeting Rates During the last week of February 2020, mortgage rates fell to their lowest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing Options, Market Trends, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week -March 23rd , 2020

March 23, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing market conditions, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued and  National Association of Realtors® reporting on sales of previously-owned homes. The Federal Reserve canceled the scheduled meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee and Fed Chair’s press conference, but the Fed did lower its target federal funds rate early in the week. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Financial Reports, Mortgage Rates

Paying Rent And Mortgages With A Credit Card

March 20, 2020 by Rilian Ball

When people purchase a house, they usually set up their mortgage payments as a direct draft out of a checking account. The same is typically true of rent payments; however, many people have wondered if there was another way to pay rent or mortgage. After all, there are credit cards out there that have fantastic rewards. It would be great to take advantage of these rewards by placing rent and mortgage payments on a card. Sadly, there is no way to pay rent or mortgage with a credit card without a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Cards, Mortgage, Rent

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