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Thinking About Buying A Fixer-Upper? Know These Top Resources To Make The Most Profit

May 22, 2018 by Rilian Ball

If your financial situation is limited, yet you're handy with a hammer and nails, then purchasing a fixer-upper home can be an attractive option. Fixer-uppers typically require a bevy of updates and repairs to bring the home up to current market conditions. Because of this, the listing price is often considerably less than a move-in ready home.  Your trusted real estate professional can help you find the best projects to buy and sell. Getting Started Fixer-uppers aren't for everyone, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Fixer-Upper, Home Improvement, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 21st, 2018

May 21, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic releases included the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index for May, Commerce Department reports on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Home Builder Confidence Rises in May According to the National Association of Home Builders, home builders surveyed indicated higher confidence in housing market conditions for May. April's reading was downwardly revised to an … [Read more...]

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

Pet-Friendly Homes: Some Selling Do’s and Dont’s

May 18, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Nearly 70 million American households include at least one pet, but most prospective buyers won't want to see evidence of pets in a home on the market. Here are some tips about how to sell a pet-friendly home. Prior To Listing Point out special pet features to your real estate agent -- a cat door, feeding station or a pet shower, even a fenced back yard or a dog run can be a bonus to many buyers. It's important to remember that buyers want to imagine their pets in the home, not yours! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Moving, Pets, Real Estate

Important Reasons A Renter Should Not Pay Your Mortgage Payment

May 18, 2018 by Rilian Ball

When it comes to a property that's been financed with a mortgage, homeowners can experience the need or desire to live elsewhere from time to time. Renting may be considered as a way to recover some of their costs when they are not using their home. In some cases, homeowners - when acting as landlords - may also consider that it's more efficient to have the tenant pay their monthly mortgage payment directly to a lender. After all, the money is just being received and turned over in another check … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Lender, Mortgage, Renting

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