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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 8, 2013

Posted on April 8, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

Last week’s economic news includes several factors that drove U.S. mortgage rates lower. Continue reading →

Posted in Mortgage Rates | Tagged Employment Report, Mortgage Backed Securities, Mortgage Rates, US Treasury Bonds

Don’t Get Fooled By Tricky Terms When Purchasing Real Estate

Posted on April 4, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

When looking to buy or sell real estate, confusing terminology can leave you feeling confused.

From a multitude of numbers to marketing jargon, property listings can provide you with an overwhelming amount of information — and it’s hard to know what’s important. Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate Tips | Tagged Home Buyer, Home Seller, Real Estate Terms

5 Top Tips For Purchasing Your New Home

Posted on April 3, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

It’s a great time to buy a new home because there are still quite a few homes for sale, and interest rates have continued to stay comparatively low. Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate Tips | Tagged Home Buyer, Pre-Approved Mortgage Financing, Purchase Real Estate

7 Quick And Inexpensive Ways You Can Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Posted on March 28, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

Have you ever heard the saying, “You never get a second chance for a first impression?”

If you have a home for sale, it is important to appreciate the significance a first impression has on your potential buyer.

When buyers drive up… Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate Tips | Tagged First Impression, Higher Sales Price, Improve Curb Appeal

Rising Sales Prices Are Excellent News For Homeowners Across America

Posted on March 27, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

Existing home sales have increased by 10.2 percent as compared to 4.52 million existing home sales for February 2012, and have increased for 20 consecutive months. Read more… Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Existing Home Sales, Increasing Home Sales Prices, Real Estate Inventory

Fed Meeting Statement Reveals Good News For Real Estate

Posted on March 21, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

The Federal Reserve’s statement after yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting left no doubt as to the Fed’s dual commitment to keeping long term interest rates down and encouraging economic growth. Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve | Tagged Economy, FOMC, Inflation, Interest Rates

NAHB Housing Market Index Shows Builder Confidence Slip In March

Posted on March 20, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for March on Monday. Home builder confidence fell for the third consecutive month with a two-point drop to a reading of 44 in March. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Home Builder Confidence, NAHB, New Home Construction

Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer’s Mood At Your Home For Sale

Posted on March 19, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

The point of staging is to highlight the house’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses and make it more appealing. With the right decorating techniques, you can win buyers over the moment they step through the door. Continue reading →

Posted in Around The Home | Tagged Home Staging, Moving, Packing

5 Quick Tips To Get A Better Price On Your Home Purchase

Posted on March 15, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

There is always room for negotiation, and with the right techniques you may end up saving thousands of dollars on your dream house. However, it can be tricky to get the right reaction when you are negotiating. Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate Tips | Tagged Home Purchase, Negotiating Home Price, Real Estate Tips

3 Top Tips To Selecting The Right Home For Your Family

Posted on March 12, 2013 by fhsjiBlog

Whether you are moving to a new house with children or you are buying your first home with the intention of raising future little ones there, many factors will come into play when making your decision. Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate Tips | Tagged Family Home, Home Purchase, New Home
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