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Author Archives: Erin Johnston
Paint Colors That Make a Room Look Bigger
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, September 9, 2016 A room’s size is sometimes a matter of perception, and the paint color on the walls has a lot to with that perception. Some colors can actually make a room appear … Continue reading
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Tagged bigger room, clean, home, house, lighting, look, paint, perception, real estate, realtor, room, shape, size
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5 Fixes That Can Raise a Home’s Value
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, September 01, 2016 For home owners looking to spruce up their home before listing it, there’s plenty they can do to attract more buyers and potentially boost the value of their home too. Veteran … Continue reading
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Tagged damage, floor plan, increase value, lighting, open, repair, upgrades, value
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Sales Contracts Surge to Highest Rate in 10 Years
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Pending home sales were up in most areas of the country in July, reaching the second highest reading in more than a decade, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Pending … Continue reading
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Tagged existing home, for sale, growth, home sale, home sales, homes, housing market, NAR, Sale, Sales
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HARP Extended to 2017 as Bridge to New Refi Program
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 29, 2016 The Federal Housing Finance Agency is extending the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) until Sept. 30, 2017. The FHFA estimates that more than 300,000 home owners could still benefit by refinancing … Continue reading
Posted in Mortage/ Finance News
Tagged borrowers, credit, Fannie Mae, financing, freddie mac, government, home, Mortgage, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, refinancing
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Good for Buyers: Mortgage Rates Barely Budge
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 26, 2016 Mortgage rates continue to hover around all-time lows with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 3.43 percent this week. “This marks the ninth consecutive week that mortgage rates have been below 3.5 … Continue reading
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Tagged 15-year, 30-year, buyers, market, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages, national association of realtors, real estate, realtor
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Will That Home Work as You Age?
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Many older adults say they want to stay put in their homes as they age. But how many older adults will actually be able to do so is another question. Indeed, … Continue reading
Posted in Home Owner Tips, Real Estate News
Tagged home, homes, house, housing, NAR, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, shopping, WA
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Mortgage Rates Move Even Lower This Week
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 19, 2016 Fixed-rate mortgages dropped slightly this week compared to the previous week, and continue to hover near all-time lows. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 2 basis points to 3.43 percent this … Continue reading
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Tagged 15-year, 30-year, freddie mac, Interest Rate, interest rates, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, Statistics
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Protecting your home from Wildfire
If your home is situated in an area vulnerable to wildfire, designing and creating a fire-resistant landscape should be considered. Here are some easy steps to provide some protection to your home: Mulches: Bark mulches in the landscape add organic … Continue reading
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