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Real Estate

A jump in building starts predicts more choices for buyers

After an unexpected late-year jump in single family housing starts in 2019, the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group has predicted…

byadminFebruary 1, 2020July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: What is a lease-to-own, and is it a good idea?

A lease-to-own, also commonly referred to as a rent-to-own or a lease option, is an arrangement between a buyer and a seller in which the seller leases a…

byadminFebruary 1, 2020July 12, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: Buying points

Is buying a lower mortgage interest rate worth it? Buyers can actually buy a lower interest rate by buying points, essentially putting more money in the…

byadminJanuary 1, 2020July 11, 2026
Real Estate

2020 could be the sweet spot for selling: Should you sell or buy a home in 2020?

According to Forbes, today’s mortgage rates — at about 3.75 percent — will stay low in 2020. At the same time, market watchers expect home prices to…

byadminJanuary 1, 2020July 12, 2026
Real Estate

A new year greeting you can use or customize.

Happy New Year to all from Your Name The Earth begins another trip around the sun January 1, and we’ll travel more than 583 million miles (tired yet?) in…

byadminJanuary 1, 2020July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Shorter version: 2020 could be the sweet spot for selling

2020 could be the sweet spot for selling According to Forbes, today’s mortgage rates — at about 3.75 percent — will stay low in 2020. At the same time,…

byadminJanuary 1, 2020July 12, 2026
Real Estate

Deck the Halls? Decorating won�t help appraisals but some things do

During the holidays, festive decorations can make your home look like a million bucks. But if you are planning to sell your home, decked halls probably…

byadminDecember 1, 2019July 12, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: Home warranties

I have a potential buyer for my house but the buyer wants some guarantees on the appliances. How can I give him peace of mind without exposing myself to…

byadminDecember 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Go ahead! Sell your home during the holidays

Conventional wisdom tells us to list our homes for sale during the spring and that nobody is buying in the dead of winter — especially during the…

byadminNovember 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the expert: We are finally getting out of our rental and we are going to buy. What do we have t

We are finally getting out of our rental and we are going to buy. What do we have to consider when taking a mortgage? Congratulations on your decision!…

byadminNovember 1, 2019July 11, 2026

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