Real Estate
Negotiation Tips: How to Ask the Seller to Pay the Closing Costs
You've found the perfect new house or condo, and you are now preparing an offer that you believe the seller will find tempting enough to accept. However, you know that there are going to be thousands of dollars in closing costs that need to...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 19, 2020
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on average mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. Inflation Rate Slows as Retail Sales Increase Inflation ...
Should Homeowners Refinance?
Most people have heard the saying that it might be a good idea to refinance if mortgage rates drop. For those who might not know, refinancing is essentially taking out a new loan to replace the old one because the new loan has a lower inter...
The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash When You Buy Your Next Home
With mortgage bubbles and real estate issues still in recent memory, one might feel that their best option is to buy their next home using cash instead of borrowing the necessary funds. In today's article we'll explore the pros and cons of ...
Shopping For Home Improvement Supplies Safely
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone and everyone is trying to go about their lives in a safe manner. With so many people spending time at home, now is the perfect time to conduct home improvement projects. At the same time, carry...
Three Do-It-Yourself Seasonal Home Improvement Projects
Owning a home comes with a lot of joy and responsibility. Many homeowners are looking for improvement projects that they can do themselves. There are a few options that rise to the surface. Take a look at some of the fun projects that most ho...
Four Surefire Ways to Irritate Potential Buyers and How to Avoid These Costly Mistakes
Irritating any potential buyers is the last thing you want to do when selling a house because it is can be a challenging and sometimes lengthy process. The buyer is going to have a wide array of options when deciding on a new home, so th...
How To Find The Right Color Combination For Your Home
There are lots of decisions that people have to make when it comes to the decorating scheme of their home. One of the key decisions that homeowners face involves the color scheme. Some people are afraid to talk about their color schemes for f...