Summer’s Coming! Freshen up Your Home Decor With This Summer Color Palette

Posted OnJun 13, 2017
While spring is still in the air, the warm weather and cooler clothes of the summer season are just around the corner. As a result, you might be thinking about making some design changes to your home to welcome the season and indulge in its brilliance. If you're looking for some new color schemes and how you can use them to amp up your home, here a few brightly-colored suggestions to try out for yourself.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 12, 2017

Posted OnJun 12, 2017
Last week's economic news was slim, with few scheduled reports released. Job openings for April, along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims were released. Job openings rose in April, while weekly jobless claims were lower. The headline event last week was a further decrease in fixed-rate mortgage interest rates.
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Did You Know: With a Little DIY Work, That Garage Can Be Used for More Than Just Your Car

Posted OnJun 09, 2017
Along with the family vehicles, the garage may be the place where all of the things you don't want in your house go to disappear. However, you might not be aware that there are a number of DIY hacks you can use for your garage that will instantly make it a more useable space. If you're wondering how you can fit more in while improving the aesthetic appeal of your garage, here are some tricks to test out.
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Seller’s Remorse: How to Move on From Your Old Home Once You’ve Sold It

Posted OnJun 08, 2017
There's often so much enthusiasm that goes along with buying a home that the idea of leaving the old one behind is left in the dust. But, while you may love both your old home and your new home, it can be difficult to leave what's old behind. If you're struggling with adjusting to your new dwelling place, here are some tips for how to make it feel like it's where you belong.
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Dealing With a Tight Housing Market? 3 Tips to Ensure You Get the Mortgage You Need

Posted OnJun 07, 2017
In many cities around the country, real estate prices are on the rise and potential buyers are working hard to find a home they can feel good about. However, finding the right home in a tight market can be even more of a challenge when it comes to striking the right balance. If you're hedging around the market in the hopes of finding the perfect home, here are some things you should do to ensure you don't miss out on a good opportunity.
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Spring Staging Tips: Using Your Lawn and Flower Beds to Boost Your Curb Appeal

Posted OnJun 06, 2017
Every open house involves so much clean up and de-cluttering that it's often easy to forget about the first thing your guest will see when they arrive; the exterior! Instead of foregoing the first impression, here are some tips for fixing up your yard and all of its vegetation so you can make a positive impression on potential homebuyers.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 5, 2017

Posted OnJun 05, 2017
Last week's economic releases included readings on inflation, core inflation pending home sales and multiple reports from the labor sector. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Pending home sales were lower and weekly jobless claims rose, which illustrates continued volatility in the economic sector.
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To Paint or Not to Paint Before Selling Your Home, That Is the Question. Here Are Some Answers!

Posted OnJun 02, 2017
If you're planning some renovations before you sell your home, you're probably trying to determine what will boost its value best so you can get out the money you're putting in. Pulling out the paint for some touch-ups may be one of the most common things you'll hear about, but before taking on such a sizeable job, it's worth considering the needs of your home and what you'll have the ability to do before it goes on the market.
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