Last week’s economic news included multiple reports on housing and the labor sector. The good news is that job markets appear to be stronger, with new jobless claims and the national unemployment rate lower.
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Setting Your Budget: How to Analyze Your Finances to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
In today’s post we’ll take a look at a few ways that you can analyze your financial situation to help decide how much mortgage you can truly afford.
Looking for a Value-adding Upgrade? Why Residential Solar Panels Are Becoming a Popular Renovation
If you’re looking for a home upgrade that can add resale value to your home while paying itself off over time, look no further than a solar panel setup.
Case-Shiller: July Home Prices Cool Across U.S.
The stifling heat of July did not penetrate U.S. housing markets according to the S&P Case-Shiller 10-and 20 City Home Price Index reports.
Autumn Home Staging: How to Set Your Home Up to Match the Warm, Rich Colors of Autumn
Autumn is not only a great time to enjoy some cooler weather, but it is also a perfect time to sell a home. If you want to sell your house this autumn, these home staging tips will have buyers pounding down your door.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 29, 2014
Last week’s economic news included several housing-related reports that provided mixed results with lower than expected sales of previously owned homes and higher than expected sales of new homes.
Understanding Title Insurance and How It Impacts Your Mortgage Loan
Title insurance protects you and your lender from title disputes and other ownership issues that may arise. Here are just a few ways that title insurance can impact your mortgage.
Selling to Millennials: Three High-Tech Upgrades That Will Increase Your Home’s Appeal to Young Buyers
While there are several high-tech upgrades you can make on your home, these three will appeal the most to young homebuyers.
National Association of Realtors, Existing Home Sales Slip in August
Sales of previously owned homes fell in August according to the National Association of REALTORS. This was the first decline in sales in five months. Although not welcome news to homeowners and real estate pros, there is good news…
House Hunting: Watch for These Five Small Signs That Can Indicate Much Bigger Problems with a Home
Itâs not uncommon for homebuyers to recount horror stories about properties that appeared to be fine at first glance, but were actually hiding very expensive problems.