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24
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Home Seller Tips, ,

How to Differentiate Your Home from the Neighbors for a Faster Sale

When it comes to selling your home, there can be a lot of options on the market, and nothing is quite so competitive as having your house listed right alongside the home of your neighbor. If you're struggling with how to highlight your home to potential homebuyers, here are some things you can do to ensure it gets the attention it deserves. Engage All The Marketing Options Many people prefer their real estate agent to take care of the heavy lifting when it comes to selling a home, but there's no reason you can't go beyond the typical measures to…
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23
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Home Seller Tips, ,

What Young Buyers Want: 4 Home Must-haves When Selling to Millennials

Many millennials are set to flood the real estate market in the coming years to invest in a home of their own, but what is it that this group of young people is looking for in their property? From sizeable kitchens to a sustainable ethos, here are some of the things that will likely appeal to millennials searching for an ideal place of their own to settle. A Suburban Location There's something to be said for city life, but many millennials are actually flocking to the safety and comfort of the suburbs in the hopes of finding more economical options…
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22
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Home Mortgage Tips, ,

3 Tips for Planning Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

Once you've purchased a home and decided on a move in date, it may seem like a lot of the hard stuff is over, but you still have one of the most important things relating to such a large purchase to think about: the payments! If you're looking for a few tips on ways to approach your monthly payment, the following will steer you in the right direction so you can broach your mortgage schedule successfully. Set Up A Payment Schedule Many people have been in the situation of neglecting their phone or credit cards by forgetting about the payment…
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21
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Home Mortgage Tips, ,

Ready to Be a Landlord? Important Considerations Before Renting Your Home

Whether you're going away on an extended vacation or considering downsizing into a smaller place, the popularity of websites like Airbnb has led many people to believe that there's a lot of money in home rental. However, before putting your home on the market, it's important to be aware of some of the factors that go into having a rental property. It may seem like extra money, but it's the small details that can make it a more complicated process. Is It A Short Term Solution Many people plan on putting their home on the market for a short duration…
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20
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Mortgage Rates,

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 20, 2016

Mortgage rates fell after Federal Reserve policymakers decided not to raise the Fed's target federal funds rate. The Federal Open Market Committee cited ongoing concerns over global financial and economic developments and slow jobs growth as factors in its decision not to raise rates. Fed Chair Janet Yellen emphasized the committee's decision-making process is not predetermined and said that ongoing review of current and developing news is significant to monetary policy decisions. Last week's economic news also included the NAHB Housing Market Index, the monthly inflation rate and retail sales along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless…
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17
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Home Mortgage Tips, ,

Mortgage Fraud: 3 Common Scams to Avoid

There are many ins and outs involved in securing a mortgage lender, and as a result there are many offers and options out there which are only around to take advantage of prospective homebuyers. If you're on the lookout for a home and are trying to wade through all the details successfully, here are some things you may want to be aware of. The Perfect Rental Deal If you've ever rented an apartment in the past, it's entirely possible that you've run into deals on Craigslist where a sizeable, stunning property is advertised at a very modest price. While scams…
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