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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 16th, 2019

September 16, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic news included readings on inflation, core inflation and consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Lower Gas Prices Dampen August Inflation Rate Consumer prices fell in August; analysts attributed the decline to lower gasoline prices. August’s reading matched expectations, but was 0.20 percent lower than July’s reading. The Core Consumer Price Index, which excludes volatile food and fuel sectors, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

4 Simple Tips For Staying Organized With Kids

September 13, 2019 by Rilian Ball

It can be challenging to be organized when you have children. But this is only because, as a devoted parent, you want to be sure your child has everything they need to become happy, well-rounded adults some day. This usually means you'll be bringing your kids to extracurricular activities, play dates, fun events and family outings. It also typically means that over the years there will be a steady stream of school supplies, toys, new clothes and maybe even a musical instrument or two. So how can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Lifestyle, Organization Tips, Real Estate

How Long Should I Spend Looking For a New Home?

September 12, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Whether you've been looking for a home for a long time now, or you're just about to get started on the hunt, you're probably wondering how long should you spend looking for a new home. Does it take weeks to find your forever home, or months or even a year? What's typical? There Is No Typical The reality is, there is no typical amount of time it takes to find your home. There are too many variables, including how actively you're looking. Maybe you've heard horror stories of people who've been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: House Hunting, New Home, Real Estate

Smooth Move: Do These Six Things When Transitioning Towns

September 11, 2019 by Rilian Ball

It can be physically and emotionally challenging when moving from one town to another. There are lots of things going on at once; the actual packing and moving your belongings, saying goodbye to friends, changing jobs and just getting used to a new way of living. It can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Try these six tips for a smooth transition. 1. Let Go Try to look forward instead of back. You will certainly want to remember all the wonderful moments you've had in your "old" town, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Moving Tips, Real Estate, Relocating

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