If you want something hands-on to do this summer, look no further than the outside of your house. There are many reasons to refresh the paint job on your house, including increased protection against weathering, and increased curb appeal. Whatever your reason, read on to learn just what you'll need, and need to do, to paint your home's exterior. What You'll Need: Materials, Tools, Protection A DIY paint job is easily doable, and costs only as much as the materials, tools and protection you need. … [Read more...]
Three Key Points to Remember When Investing in a Cottage or Waterfront Getaway
If you're looking to invest in a cottage or waterfront getaway, there are three key things to keep in mind throughout your search. How's The House? Even if the lake is the highlight of a property you're considering, it is important to make sure that the home is equally as great as the beautiful body of water it borders. How's its orientation? Is it built on the ideal angle to take full advantage of the sun? Does the deck or large windows face another house directly? The orientation is an … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 8, 2016
Last week's economic reports included construction spending, personal income, and multiple reports on employment. Freddie Mac's mortgage rates survey and new jobless claims were also released. Construction Spending Dips in June According to the Commerce Department, construction spending fell in June to -0.60 percent as compared to expectations of an increase of 0.50 percent and May's reading of -0.10 percent. Spending was even across public and private construction spending. The Commerce … [Read more...]
Selling Your Home? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Keep Your Emotions out of It
Selling your home can be an extremely emotional process, but it's important that you don't let your emotions get the best of you. Learn which common mistakes emotional sellers make when selling their home so that you can identify them during your own sale and overcome them before it's too late. Price Paralysis You love your home, you know the value it provides to its owner, and you think it's special compared to other houses on the market... and that it should be priced as such! Be wary of this … [Read more...]
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