In the past 12 months, home prices have roughly risen by 12%. This upward direction is a trend which goes as far back as the past 24 months, and is expected to continue in the upcoming months. Only this time, the rise will be around 10% and not the previously recorded value of 12%. Once a few months have passed, …
Do you have any plans to buy a home this year? If so, now is the time to go into action or it may be too late. The spring season has arrived and that is when most of the houses – both new construction and resale – go on the market! You not only want a good house, you want …
Hardwood floors are in these days, and bring a luxurious appearance to your home. Yes, hardwood floors do appear sleek and shiny, but only when you maintain them well. So many other flooring surfaces can be cleaned with just some water and vinegar, but these two do not work on hardwood floors. So how do you maintain the appearance of …
Right now, interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgage are averaging about 4.5%, but experts are expecting interest rates to climb over 5% this year. 5% may not seem like a big number, but it can make a large difference over the course of time – take a look:
How much did you pay in taxes last year, or more precisely, did you pay all of your incurred taxes last year? If you owe the IRS, you may have to face a tax lien. In the simplest of terms, a tax lien is a document that alerts the general public about your unpaid debts. In case you sell the …
So you want to sell your home, and not just sell it, but actually get the best price for it. This is not difficult if you know what to do and initiate your selling procedure correctly. Have you ever seen a TV show where staged homes are shown? Beautiful, are they not? Would you like your house to look like …
Recent month-to-month volatility in the housing market has softened the ongoing recovery. However, the majority of the Fannie Mae National Housing Survey indicators on consumer attitudes have continued to move in a positive direction during the past year, which may portend a pick-up in homebuying and selling activity this spring. According to Fannie Mae’s March 2014 National Housing Survey results, …
Give your home an energy shot this spring with bright colors and bold patterns. “Patterns are hot, hot, hot,” says Cathie Pliess, program coordinator of design for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and a certified interior designer. “Look for oversized patterns in bold colors on a white background.” Spring home design is trending to naturals – florals, ethnic patterns, …
When planning to put your property up for sale, you need to know who can sell it at the best and right price. You might trust your friends to help you because you know them and you feel comfortable discussing it over a drink or a dinner. However, this is not a very efficient way to sell your property. To …
