AGING IN PLACE
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Written by Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/Agent, Keller Williams Realty Real estate and its occupant’s age have so much in common, it’s uncanny! Our hair get’s grey as we age and the paint starts to chip off the house, we… Read More
SELLERS PRE-SALE HOME INSPECTION CONTROVERSY
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The question has come up often of late…should sellers be encouraged to have a pre-sale inspection or should they turn the other cheek and leave it to the buyer to fix. Being married to a home inspector myself, I feel almost like one from time to time and… Read More
WHERE PRICES ARE HEADED OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
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Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment… Read More
The recovery depends on housing, and housing depends on mortgage credit
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The Shutdown has opened, but has been replaced by Stuck. Interest rates are stuck, the 10-year Treasury wandering north of 2.5 percent, and mortgages wandering south of 4.5 percent. Delayed September data is slow-side: factory production up 0.1 percent, retail sales ex-autos no gain at all, core CPI up… Read More
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO CLEAN UP YOUR CREDIT
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Since a good credit rating is essential when applying for a mortgage loan, prospective home buyers should keep a close eye on their credit score in the months leading up to a home purchase. Poor credit can reduce your chances of securing an attractive mortgage interest rate or even take… Read More
HALLOWEEN DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SCARY…
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HALLOWEEN DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SCARY… Keep trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween! Here are some suggestions to keep your excited goblins and princesses having fun and staying safe in the process: Always have a buddy…never go trick-or-treating alone. Always have an adult chaperone along for the fun. An older reliable teen… Read More
WHAT IS RADON AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU?
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Radon Gas…even the name sounds ominous for this invisible threat. Radon is an invisible, cancer-causing, radioactive gas created during the natural breakdown of uranium in rocks and soils. It’s found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground and seeps into your home through any access point… Read More
10 Hidden Hazards When Buying Foreclosures
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Buying a foreclosed home can seem like a dream. What could be better than getting a home for a fraction of the market value? Some may even say that the deals sound like they could be too good to be true. In some cases, those… Read More
Halloween Home Maintenance: Spooky Sounds and Strange Smells
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Are you haunted by strange noises and weird odors? With proper maintenance, you’ve got more than a ghost of a chance to rest easy. If you neglect your home maintenance projects, you could end up with problems scarier than any ghost or goblin. Image: Knape/Vetta/Getty Images Creaking and Popping in… Read More
Fall Landscaping: How to Prepare Your Yard for Winter
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Fall landscaping chores are your last chance to prepare your property for winter, and to protect that curb appeal you’ve worked so hard to create. So pull on some gloves, grab your tools, and get ready to mulch, prune, and plant before snow and frozen ground turn the lights out on your… Read More