What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 16, 2016
Last week's economic news included reports on retail sales and consumer sentiment along with weekly releases on new jobless claims and mortgage rates.
3 Ikea Hacks That Can Be Done in a Weekend’s Time
Whether you're moving into your first apartment or preparing to purchase a second home, Ikea is a favorite for those trying to economically fill up the extra space in their home. While Ikea may have plenty of inexpensive options that you might not think can be dressed up, there are actually a lot of simple pieces that you can add to for a stylish, DIY look that will take no time at all.
Refinancing to Pay for Renovations? Consider the VA’s Energy Efficient Mortgage Program
Making renovations that are energy efficient is not just a great way to reduce energy output, but it's also an effective way of decreasing monthly utility costs. It serves as a one-time investment that will save money in the long run.
5 Great Ways A Real Estate Professional Can Market Your Home Online
If you have a great house at the perfect price point, you're already on the right path to selling your home successfully. However, there are still many tricks of the trade you can utilize to bring potential homebuyers to you. If you're working with a real estate agent and are looking for great ways to grab attention, here are a few that may garner added interest.
How Offering Buyer Incentives Will Get Your House Sold Faster
From free pizza to a complimentary stay, there are many things home sellers have offered up in order to get their home off of the market and out of their hands. While buyer incentives can certainly come off as gimmicky, here's why people have used these in the past and a few options you may want to consider if you're experiencing setbacks with selling your home.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 9, 2016
Mortgage rates fell across the board last week according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Other economic news included reports on construction spending, public and private sector employment and national unemployment.
Who Pays the Highest Property Taxes in the U.S.?
Other than the beautiful sunny skies, one of the many enticing reasons people choose to move to Arizona is our favorable property tax rate, all without lacking any amenities. At 1.15%, Arizona is below the average median property tax rate across the nation, which is 1.31 percent. That means a home owner in Arizona will save
4 Neglected Home Maintenance Tasks That Are a Must
There are a number of home maintenance tasks that are easy to forget about in favor of more obvious renovations, but forgetting to do some of them can end up costing you a lot down the road. If you’re hoping to keep your home in tip-top shape, here are a few tasks that you shouldn’t
Real Estate Remains Top Investment Choice
Americans continue to choose real estate as the “best long-term investment” when given a choice between it and gold, stocks and mutual funds, savings accounts, and bonds. In fact, 35 percent of respondents to a recent poll from Gallup said they thought real estate was the best investment, up from 19 percent in August 2011.
How to Determine the Price of Your Home for Sale
Many people rely on the price they paid for their home as a starting point for selling, but with the ever-shifting tides of the real estate market, the price paid is not always the best metric to go by. If you’re putting your home up for sale and are looking for the ideal price point,