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7 Inexpensive Upgrades You Can Make To Your Rental Property

April 20, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Upgrading your rental doesn’t need to cut deeply into your profits. You can add curb appeal and help prospective tenants see your rental as their next home by making some simple changes. The following upgrades are all things that a handy landlord can do without needing to hire professional contractors. 1.  Decorative Switch Plates Replace ugly cream switch plates with either stainless steel models or decorative designs. Fancy switch plates for light switches and electrical sockets … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Investment Properties Tagged With: Home Improvement, Investment, Renting

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets along with Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued.  Fed Chair Jerome Powell appeared on 60 Minutes. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. NAHB: Homebuilder Confidence Ticks Up The National Association of Home Builders reported that home builders’ confidence in housing market conditions rose one point … [Read more...]

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

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Ticks Up in April

April 16, 2021 by Rilian Ball

The national reading for home builder confidence rose one point to an index reading of 83 in April; the National Association of Home Builders predicted a reading of 84. Component readings for April’s national index readings were mixed.  Builder confidence in current market conditions for single-family homes rose one point to 88. Builder confidence in market conditions for single-family homes in the next six months fell two points to 81 but homebuilder confidence in buyer traffic in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Buying, Housing Market, Market Conditions

It’s Almost Spring Cleaning Time! Kick Clutter To The Curb With These Home Cleaning Tips

April 15, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Spring is around the corner, and it's time to get your home in order! Spring cleaning can be fun and easy if you follow some general guidelines, which are sure to get your home ready for the nice weather and looking as beautiful as the weather is about to. Kick the winter clutter to the curb with these spring cleaning tips. Start With The Closets Spring is here, and winter wear is no longer needed! It's time to box up all of the winter boots, jackets, gloves, and scarfs until next season. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around the Home, Home Cleaning Tips, Spring Cleaning

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