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21 Jul 2020

Home Renovations Are On The Rise

Real EstateConstruction Loan, Home Improvement, Renovation

Millennials are among the most common demographic buying homes today. According to numerous reports that have been published, many homeowners are planning on conducting a home improvement project this year. In large part, this is due to millennials wanting to improve their homes. Furthermore, home improvement projects may have bigger budgets this year when compared to prior years. It will be interesting to see what kind of home improvement projects unfold this coming year. Types Of Home Improvement Projects There are numerous renovation projects that homeowners are going to undertake this year. The most common are outdoor remodels. Many homeowners…

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 20, 2020

Financial ReportsFinancial Report, Housing Market, Mortgage Rates

Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets along with Commerce Department data on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and unemployment claims were also released. NAHB: Builder Confidence in Housing Markets Increases in July Homebuilders gained confidence in housing market conditions as home buyers sought homes in less-congested suburban areas. Builder confidence rose 14 points to an index reading of 72 in July. NAHB Chair Chuck Fowke said, “Builders are seeing strong traffic and lots of interest in new construction as existing home inventory remains lean.”…

Activities To Do Outside While Adhering Social Distancing

Real EstateOutdoor Activities, Real Estate Tips, Social Distancing

The era of social distancing has impacted everyone and this has left people wondering how they are going to maintain control over their sanity. The positive news is that social distancing doesn’t mean that people have to stay inside at all times. There are still ways to go outside and remain socially distant. Check out a few fun activities that people can do together while still social distancing. Take A Trip To A Local State Park One of the great ideas that people should try this summer involves taking a trip to a local state park. While a lot of…