autumn season

Advantages of Home Buying During Autumn

The real estate market is open 365 days a year – yes, even on holidays – but there are cyclical trends to the marketplace. Some of those ups and downs are based on mortgage interest rates and housing availability, but some are based on season. Next to spring, fall is the busiest season for home buying and selling. Autumn offers …

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rate hikes

3 interest rate hikes in 2017? Not a chance

The Federal Reserve made only one interest rate hike in 2016 but gave an impression that 3 rate hikes were possible in 2017. This is very unlikely for a number of reasons. The Federal Reserve has waited until the last minute for the past few years before making any interest hike. It is the opinion of many economists that the …

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home buying success

7 Steps for Home Buying Success

There are 7 steps to make home-buying an easier and less expensive process. Prospective buyers need to educate themselves, make sure they are pre-approved for a mortgage, have good credit, hire the right professionals, make an offer, then provide quick follow-up and documentation. An Exclusive Buyer Agent can provide assistance with the entire process. A home inspection must be scheduled …

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Book-Rich Environment

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Education and Nonprofit Partners Launch Book-Rich Environments Initiative to Boost Educational Opportunity for Children in Public Housing

BRE, (Book-Rich Environment), aims to give children and families living in HUD-assisted housing high-quality books and other literacy tools. This will help young people have the tools they need to reach their full potential and be successful. Reading is the first step in education for our children. This is a commitment to promoting early learning, early literacy, and early school …

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checklist

How to Make the Most of Your First Home Walk Through

Homebuyers can sometimes lose focus when performing a walk-through of a property that they’ve determined they want to buy. A well-thought-out checklist is a key to an efficient walk-through. Include a list of questions developed and discussed a few days prior. Take measurements of every room to determine how furnishings will fit. Make a list of everything you may need …

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