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Complete These Repairs Before You List Your Home

January 23, 2019 by Rilian Ball

There are several things to do when you prepare to list your home for sale. One of the projects you'll need to do is complete certain repairs. Your home should be in the best possible condition before your real estate agent shows it to potential buyers. While your home doesn't need to be perfect, here is a list of repairs you should strive to get done before you open your home to showings. Front Steps And Deck Issues The front entrance and back deck should be in good shape for curb appeal and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Repairs, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 22nd, 2019

January 22, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic reports included National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index, the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report and the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued were delayed due to the federal government shutdown, which continued and became the longest government shutdown on record. NAHB: Builder … [Read more...]

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

4 Signs You’re Going To Need A Bigger House

January 18, 2019 by Rilian Ball

There comes a time in every young homeowner's life when they need a bigger house. When you buy a starter home, it's unlikely that will be your forever home. But how do you know when it's time to spend the time and effort to upgrade to a larger home? Here are four signs you're gonna need a bigger house! 1. You Have To Move Stuff To Get To Other Stuff In a house where there is enough room for everything, you can move freely and access all your things without having to rearrange furniture. If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Organization, Real Estate, Upgrade

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Grows After Lowest Level in 3 Years

January 17, 2019 by Rilian Ball

After two months of declining builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index gained two points in January with a reading of 58. Component readings of the HMI were also higher with builder confidence in current market conditions rose two points to an index reading of 63. Builder confidence in housing market conditions over the next six months rose three points to 64. The index for buyer traffic in new housing developments rose one point to 44. While index … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Housing Trends, Market Conditions, NAHB

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