The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know. It’s true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don’t…
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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An…
Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices…
The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now
The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this…
The True Cost Of Selling Your House on Your Own…
The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your…
Financial Friday – October 20th, 2017
WEEKLY UPDATE Weekly Review The stock market continued to advance into new record-high territory, boosted by releases from major third quarter corporate earnings reports. This past week marked the fifth consecutive weekly gain for both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index despite a number of political and geopolitical anxieties among investors….
12 Ways to Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Bright Entry Try painting your front door for an inexpensive update that really packs a punch. Bright colors like the turquoise shade shown here (Sherwin Williams Nifty Turquoise) are an easy way to give your home a fun, fresh look. Borderline Design For a classic curb appeal boost, hedge your home with an adorable picket…
Men made millions stealing homes with forged deeds, feds say
Arlando Jacobs and Clarence Roland stole homes across Texas and two other states with the scribble of a pen, the FBI says. And they did so for about six years before being caught, agents said. In at least one case, Jacobs and his family squatted in a home they took control of with a forged deed, according to federal…
How to Make a Fall Rake Wreath
STEP 1 Gather Materials This is a great way to upcycle a broken rake that is unusable. We used a metal rake, but a plastic or bamboo rake could be used as well. STEP 2 Remove Handle Remove the rake head from the handle, spray paint both sides and allow it to dry. STEP 3…