Last week's economic reports were in short supply due to the Christmas holiday. Events reported included Case-Shiller home price indices, pending home sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Consumer confidence was also released. Case-Shiller Readings Indicate No Slowdown in Home Price Gains Case-Shiller's October readings for its home price indices showed continued growth in home prices. In spite of rising home prices and mortgage rates, high demand for homes … [Read more...]
Selling This Winter? 4 Negotiation Tips to Ensure a Speedy Home Sale
It's a great feeling to get an offer on your home, but there can be a lot of details that go into seeing the negotiation through to completion. If your home is currently on the market and you're expecting buyers to snap it up soon, here's what you'll need to know to get your ideal price in no time at all. Remember To Counter Offer A potential buyer will generally offer you a price that is lower than what they are willing to pay to see if they can get it, so it's important to not get so excited … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Cabinets: How to Match up New Kitchen Cabinets With the Rest of Your Decor
Renovating your old cabinets can be one of the best ways to instantly improve the look of your kitchen, but it can be confusing for the layman to go about making this renovation. With all of the options for cabinetry and the need to match your design aesthetic, it can seem quite easy to make a mistake. If you're currently wondering how to properly renovate your kitchen cabinets to enhance the overall look of your home, here are some helpful tips you'll want to consider. What's Your Cabinetry … [Read more...]
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Continues
Home increased in October according to Case-Shiller's 20City Home Price Index. Home prices rose from September's annualized reading of 5.40 percent to 5.60 percent. Factors contributing to rising home prices include stronger economic conditions and outlook along with short inventories of available homes coupled with high demand. On average, October home prices rose 5.10 percent on seasonally adjusted annual basis, which was unchanged from September's reading. West Continues to Lead Home Price … [Read more...]
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