Whether you’re planning to be a home buyer in the future and you’re searching for your dream home, you’re making upgrades to your existing home to prepare to sell it, or you simply want to give your current home a facelift, flooring can be a great place to start. In fact, new flooring can breathe…
Even in the hottest markets, getting ready to list your home is a process. You want to do everything you can to make sure you get the best offers and can move your house quickly for a great price. If you are considering selling your house, make sure you are prepared. Follow these 10 tips…
When you think about your home, you want it to be your refuge and a place where you can go to enjoy a sense of peace and tranquility. Dealing with loud noises probably isn’t in-line with that concept, particularly noise related to traffic or other sounds coming from outside. Homes can feel even noisier these…
If you follow key economic indicators, you’ll likely see the economy is pretty strong right now. The labor economy is going well and there have even been some modest increases in salary. At the same time, mortgage rates recently hit a three-year low. Historically Low Mortgage Rates According to Freddie Mac, the average rate on…
If your family is expanding, then it may be time to buy a new home. Whether you are giving up the condo or townhouse that served you well as a couple or looking for a home with more rooms, searching for a family-friendly home is a major step in your life as people and as…
Keeping up with interior trends can help you sell your home. A few key choices in your paint and styling can present your home as a modern, updated option for buyers. You can present a desirable lifestyle and attract specific demographics to place bids on your home. Updating your home to accommodate the latest interior…
Once you’ve invested in property, it can leave you feeling like you’re ready to take on the world. There’s just one problem—an investment implies you’re going to be making a return. For many people who are property investors, they become landlords and rent out the properties they own. Being a landlord can be financially rewarding,…
When you’re looking to move, either by selling your home or buying a new one, one of the first steps involves meeting with a Realtor®. Your agent will be the person who guides you through the process and acts as your lifeline throughout the buying or selling process. They will offer advice and work hard…
It was just announced that the average rate on a 30-year-mortgage fell to 3.6%, representing a three-month low. That’s 85 basis points below the 4.45% average rate the same time last year, and according to the chief economist at Freddie Mac, mortgage rates are now about ¼ of a percentage point above the historic all-time…
There are many benefits to buying a house. You can build up your credit history with regular payments while also investing in your future finances. Instead of paying rent, you can put money into a home that you one day might sell for a profit. While buying a house can be financially beneficial, it is…