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2018
Although the real estate market is currently booming, the last housing bubble burst remains relatively fresh in investors’ minds and that has many taking a long look at crowdfunding.One of the lessons that came out of the burst and ensuing Great Recession was that investors were blind to where th...
10/30/2018
Last week’s economic news included readings on sales of new homes and pending home sales. A reading on consumer sentiment was also released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.Sales of New Homes Slide to Near 2 – Year LowAccording to Commerce Department readings on ...
10/29/2018
News of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates appears to have caused unnecessary panic among people poised to purchase a first home or a larger one for a growing family.Headlines and news reports that talk about interest rates being at their highest since 2014 can be alarming. Announcements f...
10/26/2018
Buying a new home is an exciting time, but excitement can easily turn to stress if there isn’t enough money to pay the monthly mortgage bill. The added expense can take some time to get used to, but there are ways to make the payments easier, especially in those first few months when money is the...
10/25/2018
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Though the real estate business never stops, most people associate its busy periods of the year with the spring and summer seasons. And while this is true to a large extent, those who think that selling a home in the fall is a bad decision are sorely mistaken.Just as families want to get into new...
10/24/2018
Last week’s economic reports included readings on home builder confidence,sales of pre-owned homes and housing starts. The Commerce Department also issued a report on building permits issued; weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.Homebuilder Confidence...
10/22/2018
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In some parts of the country, it has already started snowing! But, even if you live in an area with a moderate climate, your lawn and garden are about to take a “winter break.” Here are 3 tips to assure that your yard will not only survive the winter, but flourish during the dormant season. They’...
10/19/2018
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Reality TV shows about house flipping make it look easy. But behind every lucrative renovation project, there are factors that impact profitability such as buying price, labor costs, unforeseen setbacks and perhaps most importantly, location.There is no escaping the old real estate adage of “loca...
10/18/2018
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Recent medical school graduates, saddled by high student loan debt, sometimes have a hard time qualifying for a first mortgage. Now, however, a growing number of lenders will consider future earnings potential of high earners in the medical profession as a way to offset high debt ratios. But spec...
10/17/2018
Last week’s economic reports included releases on inflation, consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.Inflation and Consumer Sentiment DipThe Commerce Department reported slower growth in inflation for September. The Consumer Price Index for ...
10/15/2018
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