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29 Oct 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 29th, 2018

Financial ReportsFinancial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

Last week's economic news included readings on sales of new homes and pending home sales. A reading on consumer sentiment was also released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Sales of New Homes Slide to Near 2 – Year Low According to Commerce Department readings on new home sales, the pace of sales slipped close to a two-year low in September; new homes sold at a seasonally-adjusted annual pace of 553,000 sales. September's reading was 5.50 percent lower than for August and was 13.20 percent lower year-over-year. Analysts expected a reading of 620,000 sales; August's…

4 Housing Market Trends To Expect In 2019

Real EstateMarket Conditions, Market Trends, Real Estate

Just like Fantasy Football players try to predict who will score the most touchdowns, pass for the most yardage and win the Super Bowl, people with an eye on the real estate market also engage in speculation. Like sports fans, expectations are often driven by statistics from the previous season. That being said, these are some of the important housing market trends buyers and sellers can expect in 2019. 1: New Construction To The Rescue (Sort Of) The 2018 housing shortage has been well documented. The inventory shortfall has driven up listing prices and created a powerful seller's market. The…

Inexpensive Updates That Will Appeal To Buyers

Real EstateHome Improvement, Home Sales, Marketing

While you could spend tens of thousands of dollars or more completing a home makeover, there are more than a few budget-minded ideas that you may consider. Add Color To Molding And Trim One cool idea in home décor and interior design is to get rid of the standard white trim and molding and to add color to these areas. Neutral hues like grays and browns have universal appeal, or you can give your space a more contemporary look by adding black to these areas. Generally, you will want a more neutral color like a creamy beige on the walls…