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Staging Tips: 5 Interior Paint Colors That Will Help You Sell Your Home Faster

November 16, 2016 by Rilian Ball

It's important to remember that when a home is put up for sale it should appeal to as many people as possible. Sometimes those flashy paint colors the owners grew up with will not charm new buyers. Here are five ideas for paint colors that will help any home sell quickly. Keep It Neutral For A Reason The first thing everybody hears when they try and sell their home is to paint in neutral colors. There is a good reason for this. Every person who walks through the front door should be able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

Applying for a Mortgage? 3 Easy Ways to Make the Process Easier — and Reduce Your Stress

November 15, 2016 by Rilian Ball

There are more than enough details involved in getting a mortgage and moving into your own home that you'll want to know how to make the process as seamless as possible beforehand. However, there's a chance you might not be aware of the things you can do to make it a little easier on yourself. If you're currently looking for a home and are wondering how to streamline the approval process, here are some things to do before applying to minimize mortgage-related stress. Get Electronic Documentation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Applications

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 14, 2016

November 14, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic news included readings on job openings, consumer sentiment and the Federal Reserve's monthly survey of senior loan officers. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Freddie Mac noted that last week's primary mortgage market survey did not include post-election readings as the survey information was gathered prior to election results. Loan Officers Survey: High Demand for Home Loans, Commercial Lenders Raise Standards As demand for mortgage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint With These Energy-Saving Tips

November 11, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Do you believe that humans are changing the climate? As of today, the debate over carbon dioxide and climate change continues to rage. But regardless of your political standpoint, there's always a case for reducing electricity use. Because who doesn't like saving money, right? Let's explore a few ways that you can save energy while reducing your home's carbon footprint. Leverage The Power Of Automation The technology behind home automation is improving at an amazing rate. Thermostats from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around the Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

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