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4 Home Improvement Shortcuts That Can Lead to Disaster — and How to Avoid Them

Posted OnFeb 14, 2018
Are you starting to get the renovation itch? With spring on the way, you might be tempted to launch those home improvement projects that you contemplated over the winter. However, as with any project, you will want to get things right. Let's take a look at four renovation shortcuts that can lead to disaster and the steps you can take to avoid them.
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Home Pricing 101: Understanding How to Set Your Home Selling Price and Why It’s a Big Decision

Posted OnFeb 13, 2018
Are you thinking about placing your home up for sale in the near future? If you dwell too much on the process itself, selling your home may seem a bit daunting. You have to deal with photos, listings, open houses, bids, counteroffers and much more. One of the decisions you will be faced with is setting the selling price for your home.
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Sellin’ Ain’t Easy: 4 Reasons Why You Will Want to Engage a Professional Real Estate Sales Agent

Posted OnFeb 09, 2018
Are you listing your home for sale this year? If so, you may be wondering just why you need the services of a real estate agent. Sure, it is theoretically possible to handle the entire process yourself and be successful. However, if you're inexperienced, you may end up stumbling. Let's explore four reasons why you will want to enlist the services of a professional real estate agent when you sell your home.
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Case-Shiller Home Price Growth Ticks Upward in November Reading

Posted OnFeb 07, 2018
Home prices increased in November, with national home prices up 0.70 percent month-to-month and 6.20 percent higher year-over year. Case-Shiller's 20-City Home Price Index rose by 0.70 percent in the three-month period ending in November; nationally, home prices grew 6.20 percent year-over-year.
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Recently Inherited a Home That You Don’t Need? Here’s How to Get It Sold Without Too Much Stress

Posted OnFeb 06, 2018
Has a loved one or family member recently passed on and left you with their home? Inheriting a house can be a delightful gift, but it can also present a significant number of challenges that you must navigate. Let's explore how to deal with an inherited house and, should you decide to, how to sell it without incurring too much stress.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 5th, 2018

Posted OnFeb 05, 2018
Last week's economic releases included readings on pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and construction spending. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve released its monthly statement and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released. Last week's economic readings wrapped with a report on consumer confidence.
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