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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 24, 2016

October 24, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic releases included the National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index along with reports on housing starts, building permits and sales of previously owned homes. Weekly reports on new jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released. NAHB: Builder Sentiment Dips amid High Demand for Homes Home builder confidence in current housing market conditions dipped from September's index reading of 65 to 63. September's reading was the highest since the peak of the … [Read more...]

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Did You Know?: How You Arrange Your Furniture Can Turn Off Potential Buyers. Here’s Why

October 21, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Most sellers focus on finding the right furniture to stage their home, but they never consider how the placement of that furniture can undo all their hard work. It's a subconscious thing, but the arrangement of items in the home can really make a difference with buyers. Be sure to not make some of these common mistakes when arranging furniture to sell a house. Keep The Traffic Flowing A proper furniture layout should serve to guide the flow of traffic from room to room and make it easy to move … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

Forget Mortgage Apps: 5 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Use a Human Mortgage Broker

October 20, 2016 by Rilian Ball

A mortgage broker can be a helpful tool in finding the right opportunity for you, but it can be tempting to deal with mortgage apps that may be able to consolidate all the information you need in one place. While many modern apps can be quite convenient, there are a few reasons you may want to use a knowledgeable mortgage professional to ensure the credibility of your most important purchase. Up-To-Date On Credible Lenders A mortgage app can certainly provide many mortgage insights, but it's not … [Read more...]

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NAHB Housing Market Index Dips 2 Points

October 19, 2016 by Rilian Ball

According to the National Association of Home Builders, overall builder confidence in housing markets dropped two points in October to an index reading of 63. September's reading of 65 was the highest posted since the housing bubble peak. Component readings for October's housing market index were mixed; the reading for builder confidence in market conditions over the next six months rose one point to 72. Builder confidence in current housing market conditions fell two points to 69. Builder … [Read more...]

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