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What Home Insurance Doesn’t Cover

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

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

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

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 →

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Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (October 20, 2017) — After three straight monthly declines, existing-home sales slightly reversed course in September, but ongoing supply shortages and recent hurricanes muted overall activity and caused sales to fall back on an annual basis, according to the … Continue reading →

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How Big a Gamble is a Condemned Home?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 11, 2017 It could be the deal of a lifetime or your client’s worst nightmare. But just because a house has been condemned doesn’t mean it can’t be a fit for buyers who … Continue reading →

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6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

The temps are starting to drop; the smell of wood smoke is in the air. Temps are more chilly than warm. That’s when veteran homeowners know it’s time to do these six things if they want to avoid grief or … Continue reading →

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The “Bonus Room” Makes a Comeback

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

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

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

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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Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand to Lose Under “Big 6” Tax Proposal

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 27, 2017) – A group of legislators and administration leaders known as the “Big 6” today released an outline for comprehensive tax reform that if enacted, according to the National Association of Realtors®, could lead to a tax … Continue reading →

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7 Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

By Wendy Helfenbaum | Sep 21, 2017 Every successful home search begins with a wish list. Armed with your inventory of must-haves, you’ll know how to focus your search and recognize a potential home that isn’t worth your time. Still, there’s a … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: realtor

What Home Insurance Doesn’t Cover

Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

How Big a Gamble is a Condemned Home?

6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October

The “Bonus Room” Makes a Comeback

Mortgage Rates Stuck in Holding Pattern

Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand to Lose Under “Big 6” Tax Proposal

7 Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

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