3 Benefits to Building, Buying or Owning a Green Home
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Going green is not just a new trend; it is a way of life that benefits not only the environment, but also your health — and your pocketbook. Green living cuts down on carbon emissions and creates a healthier environment both inside and outside of a home. While green structures sometimes... [Read more of this blog post]
Home Builder Future Sales Confidence Rises To New Highs
Home builders are gaining confidence in current and future market conditions for new homes, but continue to see below-average foot traffic in new homes. The reading for May’s National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) increased by three points to a reading of 44 as compared to April’s revised reading of 41. The HMI... [Read more of this blog post]
7 Tips To Make Your Living Room Appeal To Home Buyers
Everyone knows that first impressions are important. By carefully staging your Northwest Indiana home, you can positively influence the feelings your potential buyers have when they are viewing the property. Staging is the art of decorating and arranging the spaces within your house to make it more appealing to buyers. Click here to apply for your FREE home loan approval. If... [Read more of this blog post]
Know Real Estate Disclosure Laws When Selling Your Home
When deciding to sell a piece of Northwest Indiana real estate, there are certain things you must disclose about the property to the buyer before the sale can go through. Disclosure laws are put in place to protect the buyer from unknowingly purchasing defective property. Not disclosing certain information about the property can jeopardize the sale, or worse, invite a... [Read more of this blog post]
The Week Ahead for Mortgage Rates: May 13, 2013
Mortgage rates rose last week with average rates a 30-year fixed rate mortgage rising from last week’s 3.35 percent to 3.42 percent with buyers paying all closing costs and 0.7 percent in discount points. Average rates for a 15-year fixed rate mortgage rose from 2.56 percent to 2.61 percent with buyers paying their closing costs and 0.7 percent in discount points. Freddie... [Read more of this blog post]
May 2013 RealtyTrac Foreclosure Report – Mixed Results
RealtyTrac recently reported that national foreclosure filings are down. However, foreclosure filings are seeing marked increases in some states. There are two systems for foreclosing residential real estate in the United States; judicial and non-judicial foreclosure. The states individually decide which foreclosure process will be followed in their state. Click Here To... [Read more of this blog post]
What Women Want In Homes This Mother’s Day
Whether you’re looking to buy a new house this month or do a little remodeling, take advantage of the opportunity to give the mom in your life a present she’ll appreciate every day. Below are a few ideas for housing priorities and renovation projects that typically rate high on women’s wish lists for their homes. Open Living Areas The open floor plan... [Read more of this blog post]
April 2013 Jobs Report Signals Good News For Real Estate
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Non-farm Payrolls and National Unemployment Rate for April last Friday. These two reports are collectively called the Jobs Report. 165,000 jobs were added in April, while the unemployment rate dropped from 7.60 percent in March to 7.50 percent in April. 673,000 jobs have been added since January. Click here to apply for... [Read more of this blog post]
How To Maximize Those Awkward Spaces In Your Home
In almost every Northwest Indiana home, there are awkward spaces that are difficult to utilize. Especially in older houses, there are rooms, closets and nooks that once had a purpose that is now outdated. So before you try to cover it up or fill it with junk, take a look at the smart solutions below to see how you can revitalize those problematic spaces and turn them into... [Read more of this blog post]
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