"A basic understanding of interest rates and the economic influences that determine the future course of interest rates can help consumers make financially sound mortgage decisions, such as making the choice between a fixed-rate mortgage or adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) or deciding whether to refinance out of an adjustable-rate mortgage."
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"The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index was up 12.1% in April, compared to a year ago, in the 20 top real estate markets across the nation. That was the biggest annual jump in prices in seven years. Prices climbed 2.5% from March, posting the biggest one-month rise in the 12-year history of the index."
"Tech savvy and always on the go, Millenial buyers…have different expectations when it comes to buying a home."
"Higher mortgage rates may dampen some housing market activity but the effect will be muted by the high level of buyer affordability, and home sales should remain strong."
The following article reports: Real estate is typically a person’s biggest investment.
nwitimes.comSo why is it that more than half of U.S. homeowners (53 percent) do not perform maintenance on their homes…by Bettina Chang CTW Features
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Low and stable inflation is placing downward pressure on fixed mortgage rates…
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Recent article highlights: Millennials favor tech over curb appeal!
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We’re not sure what to make of these latest data on millennials and housing: According to a new survey from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, 82% of young people age 18 to 35 would rather…By Teresa at MSN Real Estate realestate.msn.com
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The Five Year Rule for Buying a House
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The New Neutrals: Infusing Bold Color Into the Home
Neutral shades such as white and beige will always work in a home, but sometimes a space calls for bolder colors…
"From sconces to numbers, the right outdoor accoutrements bring polish to any style of house. Follow the lead of your architecture and you can’t go wrong."
"Tech savvy and always on the go, Millenial buyers…have different expectations when it comes to buying a home."
Are home warranties worth it?Find out what a warranty covers and when it might be a good deal.
Best advice now for homebuyers and sellers.Top experts and Money readers share their smartest tips on everything from selling a home quickly and winning a bidding war to cutting your electricity bills and prospering as a landlord.
Historic properties are a dime a dozen along the upper East Coast, says agent Mike Franklin of Select Sotheby’s International Realty, but in Florida, “they’re a novelty.” The current novelty on the market is an 1880s home in Titusville, FL.
What home improvements do buyers want the most? A new study surveyed buyers to find out which home features are the most desired…
