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How Long Should I Spend Looking For a New Home?

September 12, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Whether you've been looking for a home for a long time now, or you're just about to get started on the hunt, you're probably wondering how long should you spend looking for a new home. Does it take weeks to find your forever home, or months or even a year? What's typical? There Is No Typical The reality is, there is no typical amount of time it takes to find your home. There are too many variables, including how actively you're looking. Maybe you've heard horror stories of people who've been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: House Hunting, New Home, Real Estate

Smooth Move: Do These Six Things When Transitioning Towns

September 11, 2019 by Rilian Ball

It can be physically and emotionally challenging when moving from one town to another. There are lots of things going on at once; the actual packing and moving your belongings, saying goodbye to friends, changing jobs and just getting used to a new way of living. It can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Try these six tips for a smooth transition. 1. Let Go Try to look forward instead of back. You will certainly want to remember all the wonderful moments you've had in your "old" town, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Moving Tips, Real Estate, Relocating

Using Smart Home Technology To Help Sell It

September 10, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Smart home technology is useful for many reasons. It improves security, helps improve energy-efficiency, and makes it more convenient for the home's occupants. There is also a new trend in the use of smart home technology as a sales tool to help sell a home or a condominium. A real-estate agency in Atlanta, Georgia is using Alexa® devices, along with nicely-framed display cards, to help prospective buyers learn more about a condominium that is for sale in the Districts Lofts building. There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Real Estate, Smart Technology

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 9th, 2019

September 9, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending, public and private-sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Construction Spending Rises in August Construction spending rose 0.10 percent higher than in July according to the Commerce Department. Analysts expected construction spending to increase by 0.60 percent based on June’s reading of -0.70 percent. Construction … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

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