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Pros and Cons of Replacing Your Roof Before a Listing

Pros and Cons of Replacing Your Roof Before a Listing

You might be wondering whether to replace your roof before listing your property. Most reputable real estate agents will advise you only to do so if your current roof isn’t likely to pass inspection or if replacing it will significantly raise the v

Oct 18, 2019 |

What Exactly Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

What Exactly Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

PMI, which is also called private mortgage insurance, is protect that the lender may ask the buyer to purchase. In the event that the buyer defaults on their home loan and the home enters foreclosure, the lender has a way to recoup their losses. While th

Oct 17, 2019 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 15th, 2019

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 15th, 2019

Last week’s economic releases included readings on inflation, an essay from Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan and the monthly consumer sentiment index. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Inflati

Oct 16, 2019 |

6 Reasons to Become a Homeowner

6 Reasons to Become a Homeowner

Home prices have been on the rise for a while now and news stories abound with first-time homeowners being priced out of the market. As breaking into the housing market seems daunting today, some people may ask themselves if reaching for the goal of homeo

Oct 16, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Advice Purchasing a Home

3 DIY Home Improvement Projects You Can Complete Before Thanksgiving

3 DIY Home Improvement Projects You Can Complete Before Thanksgiving

It’s the time of year when many people are making their holiday plans: booking travel, making shopping lists, and getting their home ready for guests. Hiring a house cleaner, having the carpets steamed, and buying new furniture ahead of the holiday

Oct 12, 2019 |

How To Stage A House For A Faster Sale At A Higher Price

How To Stage A House For A Faster Sale At A Higher Price

“Staging” a house means to prepare it for sale in ways that make it more attractive to potential buyers. Homeowners can do much of this staging work themselves and should get suggestions from their real estate agent. They can also hire a prof

Oct 11, 2019 |