Last week’s economic reporting included readings on home price growth, federal data on public and private sector job growth, the national unemployment rate, and data on consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. S&P Case Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in June The S&P Case-Shiller National Home Price Index reported slower home price growth in June as home price growth slowed to a year-over-year pace of 18.0 percent as compared to … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Creating a Warm, Welcoming Guest Bedroom
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 To Know About Renting Out Your Home
If you are looking for a way to diversify your investments, you may have thought about renting out your house. On the other hand, renting your home does have a few challenges. It could be a way for you to make some extra money, but you need to prepare accordingly. How can you get the most out of your rental investment? A Fresh Coat of Paint You need to attract as many potential renters as possible. The more demand you have for your home, the easier it will be for you to rent it out. Neutral … [Read more...]
3 Things You Need to Consider Before Buying That Fixer-Upper Home
What Will It Cost? If you're going into a home expecting a few renovations costs, a minor detail here or there may not add up to much. However, if you're not interested in spending the big bucks on making changes, you'll want to estimate an approximate amount of how much the renovations you don't want to live without will amount to. By including all the necessary labor and materials, you'll be able to determine if the price-point of your offer will be worth it. Keep in mind that if there are any … [Read more...]
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