When it comes to staging your home to sell, it can sometimes seem like there are so many things to do that it’s hard to know what will make a real difference. Since staging is such an important aspect of successfully selling your home, here are the three golden rules for how you can make it work for you!
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 21, 2015
Last week’s scheduled economic reports included the NAHB Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, FOMC statement and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s press conference. In addition to weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates, inflation reports were also released.
Video: What Do Lenders Have To Tell You About Your Real Estate Loan?
What Do Lenders Have To Tell You About Your Real Estate Loan? Federal “disclosure” forms define the information that creditor businesses MUST provide to consumers applying for real estate loans.
Federal Reserve Raises Short-Term Interest Rates
After prolonged speculation by economic analysts and news media, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates for the first time in seven years. Committee members voted to raise the target federal funds rate to a range of 0.25 to 0.50 percent from a range of 0.00 to 0.25 percent to be effective December 17.
Yes, It’s True: Mortgage Closing Costs Are Down. Here’s How You Can Take Advantage
When you close on your mortgage, take these three steps and you’ll find that you’ll pay far less in closing fees than most buyers would.
Deck the Halls: 4 Staging Tips to Follow When Selling Your Home This Holiday Season
If you’re intent on selling before the year is out and you’re looking for some staging pointers, here are a few ways to convince potential buyers that your home will be the perfect place to spend Christmas!
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 14, 2015
Last week’s scheduled economic releases included reports on job openings, retail sales and consumer confidence in addition to usual weekly releases on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.
DIY Home Decorating: How to Use Spray Paint to Spice Up Your Home and Furniture
The idea of using spray paint to make some quick fix-ups to your home might seem uncouth, but it can be a great way to make some easy, economical upgrades that will shift the overall look of your living space.
Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!
With all of the expense that can go into buying or selling your home, it’s good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time.
What Happens at a Mortgage Loan Closing Meeting? Let’s Take a Look
So you’ve found the perfect home, the seller has accepted your offer, and now you’re just waiting for the mortgage to close before you wrap up the sale and take possession. It’s time for the closing meeting. But what does this meeting entail? And what do you need to prepare for it? Here’s what you need to know.
