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22 January 2017
#InaugurationDay is here – this is what it means for housing in 2017
The economy showed many encouraging signs after the election of now-President Donald Trump such as an increase in the stock market and a jump in consumer confidence, however Fannie Mae still holds a conservative growth projection for 2017. ... Read More »
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by Kelsey Ramírez
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House? Heres a Reality Check
Show me the money! Admit it, that’s what you’re thinking when you consider selling your house. In fact, chances are good you’ve mentally spent much of the proceeds already—on a new house you’re buying, and maybe even a nice vacation this summer. Slow down there—while selling ... Read More »
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By Cathie Ericson
Housing starts hit best year since 2007
Housing starts increased in December as they started making up ground from the previous month’s drop, according to the release from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. ... Read More »
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by Kelsey Ramírez
10 of the best cities in the US to buy a fixer-upper
Buying a home that needs extensive remodeling can fetch a handsome discount, but it depends a lot on where you're looking to buy. ... Read More »
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by Alex Morrell
4 Essential Tips for Buying a Home With a VA Loan, Straight From the Pros
VA loans offer some unbeatable advantages for military home buyers, like $0 down payment, no mortgage insurance, and more lenient credit underwriting. They’re certainly a more specialized loan product, but buying a home with this hard-earned benefit isn’t all that different from buying with other loan types. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
By Angela Colley
9 Positive Things About Life Everyone Should Tell Themselves on Sunday Morning
I am a firm believer in positive thinking. If you aren't in a positive place, it's going to ripple into the work you do and ultimately contaminate the things you're working on, your relationships, and even your personal health. And in order to maintain a positive mindset, you need to remind yourself of things that are worth being positive about. ... Read More »
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By Nicolas Cole
What Is a Float-Down? A Sneaky Way to Snag a Lower Interest Rate
Getting a mortgage for a home is not for the faint of heart. There’s so much money at stake—and so many scary terms to learn, from “ARMs” to “points” (discount or basis) and more! But if there is anything forgiving about the whole process, it’s encapsulated in one term you’ll definitely want to learn: “float-down.” So what is a float-down? ... Read More »
Editors Note:
By Daniel Goldstein
Moving Stories: The Most Common Reasons We Move
What is your moving story? Did you move for a better job, bigger house, marriage, or divorce? Moving is stressful and a ton of work; so why do we do it? It turns out we have very good reasons, often big life changes. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
by Laura McHolm
Housing experts: December’s drop in home sales is business as usual
December’s new home sales came in a full 10% lower than November, however, experts aren’t worried. ... Read More »
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by Kelsey Ramírez
10 Fresh, New Paint Combos for Your Home
A leading Paris-based interior designer reveals the color combinations that will give your home signature, très chic style—from the book Chez Moi: Decorating Your Home and Living like a Parisienne. ... Read More »
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by Sarah Lavoine
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