28
Mar
By Adrian Willanger
Real Estate, , , ,

How the Direction Your Home Faces Affects Resale Value

When buying or selling a home, factors like location, size, and condition are obvious considerations—but have you thought about the direction your home faces? The orientation of a house can impact everything from natural light and energy efficiency to curb appeal and, ultimately, resale value. Here’s why the direction your home faces matters in real estate. The Influence of Home Orientation on Resale Value Natural Light and Energy Efficiency: Homes that face south tend to receive the most sunlight throughout the day, making them highly desirable in colder climates where extra warmth and brightness are valued. North-facing homes may require…
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21
May
By Adrian Willanger
Home Values, ,

Simple and Affordable Tips for an Impressive Curb Appeal

First impressions matter, especially when it comes to your home. Whether you are planning to sell your house or simply want to make it more inviting, enhancing its curb appeal can work wonders. The good news is that you don't need a hefty budget or a team of professionals to achieve noticeable improvements. Here are some simple and affordable ways to elevate your home's exterior charm: A Fresh Coat of Paint: Nothing revitalizes a home's appearance quite like a fresh coat of paint. Consider repainting your front door, shutters, and trim to add a pop of color and enhance visual…
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17
Apr
By Adrian Willanger
Real Estate Tips, ,

Quick Tips For Deciding The Value Of Your Home

Homes are more than just a building. They are filled with memories of children taking their first steps, holidays that were celebrated with family members and friends, and Super Bowl parties filled with smiles and cheers. These memories are priceless; however, people cannot let emotions cloud their judgment when they are trying to sell a house. Instead, it is important to focus on the building. There are a few tips that everyone should follow as they try to figure out how much their home is worth. Be Reasonable The first tip is not to price a home too high out…
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13
Nov
By Adrian Willanger
Homeowner Tips, ,

How Can Home Renovations Protect You from Natural Hazards

Home renovations can be an effective way to protect your home and family from natural hazards. Start by identifying the potential hazards in your area. This can include natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, as well as man-made hazards such as gas leaks and fires. Once you've identified the potential hazards in your area, create a plan for how you will respond to them and prepare your home to take on these natural disasters and keep your home and family safe. Here are some ways home renovations can help protect you: Reinforce Your Home's Structure: One…
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30
Mar
By Jim Hasek
Financial Reports, ,

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Prices Grow at a Near-Record Pace

U.S home prices grew at a near-record pace in January according to the National S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index; year-over-year home prices rose by 19.20 percent in January as compared to December’s reading of 18.90 percent. Home prices rose 1.80 percent on a month-to-month basis from December to January. While home prices continued to grow at near-record rates, home price growth slowed in some areas during  December but picked up in January. Craig M. Lazzara, managing director at S&P Dow Jones Indices, said: “Last fall we observed that home prices, although continuing to rise sharply, had begun to decelerate. Even…
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08
Mar
By Jim Hasek
Mortgage, ,

Why Did My Application For A Refinance Get Turned Down?

If you want to save money on your home loan, you might want to refinance. During the refinancing process, you could secure a better interest rate on your home loan. You could also withdraw cash from your home’s equity value to cover other expenses. Similar to a regular mortgage application, some refinance applications are denied. Why is this the case, and what should you do next?  Your Debt To Income Ratio Is Off One of the most common reasons why an application for a home refinance is turned down is that the applicant has too much debt. The lender will…
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