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Tag Archives: Real Estate News
When to Drop Your Listing Price
Daily Real Estate News | Though low inventory is prompting buyers to raise their offers in order to beat out competitors, you still want your sellers to know: an overpriced listing will linger on the market. Buyers pay attention to … Continue reading
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Homeowners Say Tax Reform Would Hurt Them
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 13, 2017 A majority of recently surveyed homeowners say that changing homeownership tax incentives would restrict their mobility and cause them financial strain, according to new data from the National Association of REALTORS®’ … Continue reading
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What Home Insurance Doesn’t Cover
Daily Real Estate News | A home insurance policy won’t cover every thing that could possibly go wrong with a home. The details are all in the fine print within the policy. “Insurance policies are like snowflakes; no two are … Continue reading
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Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Homes are actually more affordable now than they were in the late 1990s, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor Report by Black Knight Inc., a mortgage data and performance information provider. … Continue reading
Posted in Mortage/ Finance News, Real Estate News
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The “Bonus Room” Makes a Comeback
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, October 02, 2017 Home builders and designers say demand is increasing for more flexible living spaces, giving rise once again to “bonus” or “multipurpose” rooms, The Wall Street Journal reports. Such rooms offer extra … Continue reading
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Mortgage Rates Stuck in Holding Pattern
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, September 29, 2017 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage barely budged this week, staying well below the 4 percent mark. “Rates held relatively flat this week,” says Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sean Becketti. “The 10-year Treasury … Continue reading
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Tagged 15-year, 21, 30-year, AGO, ARM, data, family, freddie mac, home, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages, national association of realtors, News, open, real estate, Real Estate News, realtor, Sale, Sales, time
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What “Great Bones” Really Means
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 “This house has great bones.” As a real estate professional, you’ve heard the phrase countless times. You’ve probably even uttered it more than once. But what do we really mean when … Continue reading
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