Last week’s economic news included readings on inflation, retail sales, and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The University of Michigan released a preliminary reading of its Consumer Sentiment Survey; weekly readings on mortgage rates and initial jobless claims were also released. April Inflation and Retail Sales in Negative Territory Consumer prices fell in April to a negative reading of -0.80 percent and matched expectations. The Core Consumer Price Index, which excludes … [Read more...]
Tips On How To Sell Your Home In A ‘Buyer’s Market’
A "buyer's market" happens when people looking to buy a home have a stronger bargaining position than the sellers have. In a classic economic sense, a buyer's market occurs when the supply of homes available for sale exceeds the demand for them. However, other things in real estate create a buyer's market. Causes Of A Buyer's Market Besides having too many homes for sale and too few buyers, a buyer's market in real estate may come from widespread credit market problems. There may be … [Read more...]
Low Maintenance Landscaping To Improve Curb Appeal
Attractive landscaping is one of the first things that potential home buyers notice. They may see the landscaping in the photos of a home for sale or may even do a physical drive-by. The view of the property from the street is called "curb appeal." It is important to make this be as nice as possible. In many parts of the country, there are pressures on the water supply that make having a lush-green, living lawn very costly or even prohibited by the local regulations. Innovative technology and … [Read more...]
How To Choose A Moving Company
Once you've accepted an offer on your house, the next thing you should do is schedule a moving company. The earlier you plan for the moving company, the more time you'll have to research your options and ensure that you can reserve the date you need. Narrow Down By Services The first step is to narrow down your choices so you can focus on moving companies that are best suited for your needs. First, determine if you need a long distance mover or a regional mover. Long distance movers will … [Read more...]
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