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How To Throw A Memorial Day Weekend Party To Remember
Memorial Day weekend is widely regarded as the beginning of summer and many people kick off their summer plans on the weekend coming up.
We take this time to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives to protect and defend our liberty and freedom. But even while giving thanks for their sacrifice, we also celebrate the beginning of our summer with fun and (hopefully) sun!
Fed Meeting Minutes Expose Rising Interest Rate Risk
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee recently released may have a significant impact on mortgage rates going forward. One significant development from the meeting suggests that the present quantitative easing program may be modified in the near future.
Simple Tips To Help Your Flowerbeds Flourish This Spring
Flowerbeds can be a very attractive addition to any |**CITY % CITY**| home — if you have the time to set up and maintain them. Flowerbeds donât necessarily require a profusion of costly flowers that need to be fertilized, mulched, covered during severe weather and possibly re-planted on a yearly basis.
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Pricing Your Home To Sell
It can be very difficult to determine what your property is worth in the current marketplace, because you are biased by what the property is worth to you. These emotions can get in the way of impartially evaluating a property and often cause sellers to overprice their home.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 20, 2013
Looking ahead, economic news for this week includes the Existing Home Sales report for April with an expectation of 5.00 million homes sold on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis against the March tally of 4.93 million homes sold.
Also set for release on Wednesday are the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes for the meeting held April 30 and May 1.
Benefits Of Owning A Green Home You May Not Have Considered
Going green is not just a new trend; it is a way of life that benefits not only the environment, but also your health â and your pocketbook.
Home Builder Future Sales Confidence Rises To New Highs
Home builders are gaining confidence in current and future market conditions for new homes, but continue to see below-average foot traffic in new homes.
7 Tips To Make Your Living Room More Appealing To Home Buyers
One of the most important rooms to stage is the living room, because it is such a central part of the house. This is where a lot of the social activity occurs, so it should appear comfortable and welcoming.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when staging your living room before the next showing of your home:
Know Your Real Estate Disclosure Laws Before You Sell Your Home
When deciding to sell a piece of real estate, there are certain things you must disclose about the property to the buyer before the sale can go through.
Disclosure laws are put in place to protect the buyer from unknowingly purchasing defective property. Not disclosing certain information about the property can jeopardize the sale, or worse, invite a lawsuit.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 13, 2013
Mortgage rates rose last week with average rates a 30-year fixed rate mortgage rising from last week’s 3.35 percent to 3.42 percent with buyers paying all closing costs and 0.7 percent in discount points.
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