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Buying a Rental Property? These 4 Key Tips Will Ensure You Buy One That Turns a Profit

January 3, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Are you starting to grow bored of watching your money go nowhere sitting in a bank account? With today's interest rates doing little to encourage saving, many individuals are looking elsewhere for new investment opportunities. In today's blog post we'll share four essential tips for buying a profitable rental property. Let's get started. Buy A Property With Year-Round Potential Many real estate investors agree that the best rental properties are those that generate income every day of the year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Investing

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 2, 2018

January 2, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic readings included Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, pending home sales and consumer confidence. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue Growth Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports indicated incremental growth in October with home prices growing month-to-month 0.70 percent for the S&P Case-Shiller 30-City Home Price Index. The 20-city index posted 6.20 percent gains year-over-year. Western cities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

3 Dog Breeds That Are Perfect for the Allergy-Prone Pet Lover

December 29, 2017 by Rilian Ball

Do you find yourself itchy and sneezing after an encounter with a friendly, furry dog? You are not alone. The CDC estimates that around ten percent of Americans suffer from allergies related to dogs or cats. But, of course, that is no reason not to enjoy the love of a dog. So, if you are ready to push your suffering aside and adopt a furry pal, below are a few breeds that are perfect for those prone to allergies. What Causes Dog-Related Allergies? Do you know what the primary causes of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around the Home, Homeowner Tips, Real Estate Tips

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Rise in October

December 28, 2017 by Rilian Ball

According to Case-Shiller national and 20-city home price indices for October, home prices continued to rise.  National home prices rose 0.70 percent for the three months ending in October. Year-over-year, national home prices increased by 6.20 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index also rose by 0.70 percent in October and reported a year-over-year increase of 6.40 percent. The top three metro areas in the 20-City Index were Seattle, Washington with a year-over-year increase of 6.40 percent; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Housing Market Tagged With: Housing Market

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