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06 Nov 2018

5 Tips To Price Your Home To Sell For Top Dollar

Real EstateHome Sales, Real Estate, Real Estate Agent

Many home sellers are confused about how to price their home to sell. It's definitely challenging to try and find that sweet spot between pricing it low enough so it flies off the market without undercutting the home's value. Emotions play into the decision, too. If the seller has a lot of sweat equity in the home, or the property is the only place the children have ever called home, owners may tend to place a higher value on the house. Here's how to correctly price a home to sell in any market. Rely On Your Real Estate Agent Your…

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 5th, 2018

Financial ReportsFinancial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

Last week's economic news included readings for Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, Commerce Department readings on construction spending and the University of Michigan's reading on consumer confidence. Labor sector reports on jobs growth and the national unemployment rate were posted along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims. Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Lowest in 20 Months; Construction Spending Falls Home price growth hit its lowest pace in 20 months according to Case=Shiller's 20-City Home Price Index for August. Home prices grew by 5.80 percent year-over-year as compared to July's growth rate of 6.00 percent. Analysts said that slowing…

5 Real Estate Professionals Who Assist You When You Buy Your First Home

Real EstateFirst Time Home Buyer, Real Estate, Real Estate Professionals

So you're set to buy your first house. But where do you begin? Buying a house for the first time can be nerve-racking. Most advice articles often concentrate on the steps involved in buying a house. To streamline things, let's focus on the people who will likely be involved in your purchase transaction. Concentrating on the finding the right professionals can help you navigate the entire buying process easier and more comfortably. Most people start with their home loan financing or locating a property with a real estate agent. Many of the other people involved in the transaction will be…