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The Type of Home You Want to Buy Determines Your Closing Cost and Here’s Why

August 9, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Savvy home buyers who are preparing to make a real estate purchase should do their research and understand that they need to save money for not only the down payment but the closing costs as well. The closing costs can account for as much as three to five percent of the sales price in some cases, so this can be a rather sizable amount of money. Some home buyers however, may not realize that the amount of closing costs can vary considerably based on the home that is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Purchase, New Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 8, 2022

August 8, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending, government reports on jobs, and the national unemployment rate. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. Commerce Department Reports Construction Spending Rose in May The U.S. Commerce Department initially reported less construction spending in May but revised its reading of $1.780 trillion to show that spending rose by 0.10 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.782 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

How To Avoid Delays When Remodeling

August 5, 2022 by Rilian Ball

If you have a remodeling project coming up, you have probably been told to plan for delays. Even though it can be frustrating to hear that your project is going to be delayed, with some simple planning, you can prevent this from derailing all of your efforts. What are a few of the most important tips you should follow if you want to avoid delays during your remodeling project? Choose The Right Contracting Team To Help You One of the most common reasons why remodeling projects get delayed is that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Tips Tagged With: Contractors, Home Improvements, Remodel

The Best Ways To Get To Know Your Neighbors

August 4, 2022 by Rilian Ball

If you recently moved into a new neighborhood, you might be looking for a way to meet your neighbors. Ideally, you will become friends with your neighbors. They can take care of your pets when you are out of town and water your plants when you are gone. On the other hand, how can you meet your neighbors without the process being awkward? There are a few great ways to do so. Spend Time Outside If you want to get to know your neighbors, the best way to do so is to spend time outside. Work on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buying and Selling, Neighbors, New Home

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