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Keep Your Property Looking Its Best In Fall & Winter

We're now into the fall season and winter will soon be here. But now is not the time to neglect a home’s exterior, especially if it’s going to soon be listed for sale.

What Is The Housing Affordability Index?

The housing affordability index (HAI) basically measures whether a typical family can qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home at the prevailing interest rate with a 20% down payment. 

For Many People Real Estate Is The Ideal Job

Have you been thinking about starting a new career, making more money, and having freedom and flexibility?

Thinking of selling in the near future?

Thinking of selling in the near future, but unsure what the current value of your home or property might be?

Paint Colors That Make You Feel Good

Painting is a low cost way to dramatically spruce up a room, and most people can do it themselves without much trouble.

This video from Sherwin-Williams gives some good advice for homeowners looking to improve their living spaces and reflect their personality and lifestyle throughout the home.  Do keep in mind, however, that when you are preparing your home to sell, the opposite is the rule.  You want to de-personalize your home as much as possible.  Color is still important, but keeping it 'neutral' will attract more buyers.  

Home Sales Are Cooling, But Rising Prices Are Not

The decrease in home sales seems to directly correlate to the new mortgage rate climate, as home buying volume was down 15% between January and April of this year.