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Seller’s Remorse: How to Move on From Your Old Home Once You’ve Sold It

June 15, 2017 by Rilian Ball

There's often so much enthusiasm that goes along with buying a home that the idea of leaving the old one behind is left in the dust. But, while you may love both your old home and your new home, it can be difficult to leave what's old behind. If you're struggling with adjusting to your new dwelling place, here are some tips for how to make it feel like it's where you belong. Purchase A New Piece In all likelihood, you'll be moving a lot of your old furniture into your new home, which means it … [Read more...]

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

Dealing With a Tight Housing Market? 3 Tips to Ensure You Get the Mortgage You Need

June 14, 2017 by Rilian Ball

In many cities around the country, real estate prices are on the rise and potential buyers are working hard to find a home they can feel good about. However, finding the right home in a tight market can be even more of a challenge when it comes to striking the right balance. If you're hedging around the market in the hopes of finding the perfect home, here are some things you should do to ensure you don't miss out on a good opportunity. Keep An Open Mind When wading into the real estate market, … [Read more...]

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

3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way

June 13, 2017 by Rilian Ball

Most people make a number of home upgrades when the time comes to put their home on the market, whether they're minor fix-ups or significant improvements that come with a high cost. However, it's important to determine what will improve the value of your home and what renovations you can forget before you move forward with any updates. If you're wondering how to plan for your renovations, here are three things to ponder before getting started. Make (And Stick!) To A Budget If there's a certain … [Read more...]

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 12, 2017

June 12, 2017 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic news was slim, with few scheduled reports released. Job openings for April, along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims were released. Job openings rose in April, while weekly jobless claims were lower. The headline event last week was a further decrease in fixed-rate mortgage interest rates. Mortgage Rates Lowest in Almost 7 Months Freddie Mac reported that average rates for fixed rate home loans fell again last week. Mortgage rates typically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

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