Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted OnJul 18, 2017
Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner's insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that's at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.
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Selling Your Home This Summer? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Recruit the Neighbors to Help

Posted OnJul 14, 2017
With the power of social media, it's easier than ever to use Twitter and Facebook and your own home website to sell your home online. However, there are a lot of different buyers on the market and that means it's important to keep all your options open when it comes to marketing your home. If you're wondering how you can harness the power of your neighbors to get the word out, here are some things you may want to consider
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Upgrade My Life, Alexa: 4 Great Reasons to Invest in a Home Smart Assistant

Posted OnJul 13, 2017
In an age of rapidly changing technology, doing things like programming in temperature changes and monitoring your home security from afar are becoming common. Fortunately, having a smarter home is even easier these days with Alexa, which was created by Amazon in 2014 as a smart home assistant. If you're looking for an instant home upgrade that will utilize the smartest technology on the market, here's why Alexa might be a great option for you
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Can I Qualify for a Mortgage After Declaring Bankruptcy? Yes — and Here’s How

Posted OnJul 11, 2017
It may feel like a daunting task to consider buying a home after you've declared bankruptcy, and there's no doubt that it's an uphill battle. Fortunately, while you'll have hard work ahead, there are things you can do in order to make your dream of home ownership a possibility. Whether you've just declared bankruptcy or some time has passed, here are some things you should consider before getting into the market.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 10, 2017

Posted OnJul 10, 2017
Last week's economic reports suggested that demand for homes is rising despite a jump in mortgage rates and rising home prices fueled by low inventories of homes for sale. Demand for homes rose by 1.40 percent as interest rates jumped after the 10-year Treasury rate rose by 10 basis points.
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