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5 Trends Shaping Green Homes

5 Trends Shaping Green Homes

Think green home design is a fad? Well, think again. Sustainable home designs are gaining popularity at a breakneck speed. In 2017, green homes accounted for more than 60 percent of family home builder’s portfolios, according to a survey conducted

Nov 10, 2018 |

3 Millennial Home-Buying Trends Sellers Should Know

3 Millennial Home-Buying Trends Sellers Should Know

After five consecutive years of Millennials outpacing all other home-buying demographics, sellers would be wise to wrap their thinking around what makes this generation tick. According to a 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends research study, M

Nov 08, 2018 |

3 Important Factors That Affect Your Real Estate Transaction

3 Important Factors That Affect Your Real Estate Transaction

The real estate market is quite different from other markets and can be confusing for even the most experienced buyers and sellers. You will need the help of a real estate agent whether you are an experienced buyer or doing it for the first time. Even wi

Nov 07, 2018 |

30-year Mortgages vs. 15-Year Mortgages

30-year Mortgages vs. 15-Year Mortgages

The majority of American home buyers sign up for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) – the staples of mortgage lending. And yet there is another option that may serve many borrowers better: the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage. Both loans include an inte

Nov 07, 2018 | Conventional Loans Mortgages Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 5th, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 5th, 2018

Last week’s economic news included readings for Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, Commerce Department readings on construction spending and the University of Michigan’s reading on consumer confidence. Labor sector reports on jobs growth and th

Nov 06, 2018 |

What Does A Home’s Energy Rating Imply?

What Does A Home’s Energy Rating Imply?

Your home’s energy rating is an evaluation of your home’s overall energy efficiency. If your house’s rating is high, it means your potential for energy loss is also high. Bringing your rating numbers down means that your home is becomin

Nov 03, 2018 |