From: RIS Media The average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate spiked this week, to 4.58 percent—a high not hit in four years, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). The average was 4.47 percent the prior week. The average 15-year, fixed rate, at the same time, was 4.02 percent, while the five-year, Treasury-indexed hybrid […]
Source: RISMediahttp://rismedia.com/2018/06/05/june-national-homeownership-month/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eNews June is National Homeownership Month, and the industry is recognizing the importance of homeownership as a milestone of the American Dream. This year’s theme, set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is “Find Your Place.” HUD is one of many agencies that provide resources to help consumers obtain and […]
From RIS Media: If you’re selling your home, chances are good you’re familiar with the concept of staging your home. Real estate agents recommend your home look its best to prospective buyers, and home staging is a great way to ensure you receive top dollar. But did you know you should stage the exterior of […]
Real estate season is underway, and house hunters have one goal in mind: a ranch-style home. According to a recent survey by realtor.com®, ranches are the most in-demand style of home this year, with 42 percent of homebuyers eyeing a rambler in their search for a home. A distant 28 percent of homebuyers—the second highest share in the […]
Every homeowner wants a healthy home for his or her family and pets. Making the right choices in your house isn’t always easy though. Keep reading to learn more about how you can create a healthy space and enjoy your home even more. These five tips should put you on the path. Update Your Insulation Individuals and families […]
Time to put your home on the market and that calls for a professional and professional advice for getting your home market ready. There are things to do for sure but there are things not to do or over do as well. Here are some suggestions to consider in that regard. RISmedia’s housecall has these […]
RealtyTimes® has some very good advice for avoiding Holiday disasters. Here are six tips they give. Tip 1 – Keep Overnight Guests Comfortable There’s nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than a hot shower – especially during colder weather. Be sure to set your water heater to a comfortable temperature if you’re having guests stay overnight. […]
According to Realtor.com® NETWORK Trends, low mortgage rates are becoming a thing of the past. Rates are now up over 4% which is higher than we have seen in the last two years! Meaning we are moving from a lower inflation economy to one that is higher. And this is why. The return to investors […]
According to RISMedia housecall not all home renovations are equal! ROI or return on investment is different for every upgrade or renovation that you might consider. This is especially important if you are considering doing this to make your home more appealing. Prospective buyers will usually focus on the kitchen and the bathrooms. A […]
Yes winter is upon us and there is no time to waste! You need to prepare your home for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at us! Here are important things to do to protect your home. Inspect windows and doors for cracks. Seal all openings with caulk or weatherstripping. This is important to protect […]