If you're a homeowner with children, at some point, you'll be saying goodbye. They'll move off to college or to start their career and adult life. As children move out, you'll discover that you have extra bedrooms and other living spaces that will need a new purpose. Let's take a look at three ways that you can transform an unused bedroom into a welcoming place for guests to stay. Get Started With A Deep Clean The first thing you'll want to do is engage in a top-to-bottom deep clean of the room. … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 5, 2017
Last week's economic reports included readings on home prices, pending home sales and construction spending. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released along with labor-sector readings on Non-Farm Payrolls, ADP employment and National Unemployment. Case-Shiller: Three Western Cities Hold Top Three Places for Home Price Growth According to Case-Shiller's June edition of its 20-City Home Price Index, the top three spots were again held by Seattle, Washington, Portland … [Read more...]
Is It Possible to Get a Mortgage With Less-than-Perfect Credit? Yes – and Here’s How
Are you thinking about buying a new house? Whether you're a first-time or experienced buyer, if your credit score isn't looking too hot it can affect how much mortgage financing you receive – or whether you're approved at all! But don't fret. It's still possible to get a mortgage approved, even with credit issues. Below we'll share a few ways that you can get a mortgage loan even if your credit is less than perfect. Consider An FHA-Guaranteed Mortgage For many individuals with credit … [Read more...]
Real Estate Negotiations: 3 Tricks That You Can Use to Ensure Yours Is the Winning Bid
You've toured through a number of listings, attended all the open houses and have found your potential new dream home. Now the hard part begins, especially if you're working against other buyers who are keen on getting the same home as you. Let's take a look at three tricks that you can use to make sure the bid you submit on a home is the one that wins. Don't Start With A Lowball Offer First, it's important to note that the offer itself needs to be a fair one. If you approach a home seller with … [Read more...]
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