The 30-year FRM inched a mere .01 percentage points higher this week to wind up at 3.65%, while the 15-year version fell .02 percentage points to 3.14%. U.S. long-term rates on mortgages held steady this week, supplying a potential boon to home-buyers amid an uncertain economic ... » Learn More about Rates On Mortgages Hold Steady
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Need for Housing Increases in August 2019
As outlined in the August 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report, buyer demand continues to exceed available housing supply, continuing the favorable seller’s market that has been in place for years. While sellers have had the upper hand in negotiations in recent years with a reduced inventory ... » Learn More about Need for Housing Increases in August 2019
Concerned With Permit Code Violations?
Neglecting to obtain the required permit may lead to code violations. A seller should have already taken care of these details, but should a buyer be worried anyway? Should Buyers Be Concerned With Permit Code Violations? Question: I am getting a house and am worried about ... » Learn More about Concerned With Permit Code Violations?
Staging the Master Bedroom
Don’t ignore the key function of a master bedroom in buyers’ eyes - a place to unwind and recharge. But 70% would like to see a spot for a TV set. A master bedroom needs to be a peaceful place to relax and recharge, the reason a large amount of designers say attention needs to go into its look. ... » Learn More about Staging the Master Bedroom
Reexamine Apartment Living
Honoring the 25th anniversary of “Friends” this month, we’re looking into the living arrangements of our six favorite “friends”: Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. They were in their 20s and renting an apartment in New York City’s West Village. We’ve all thought it, and it has even ... » Learn More about Reexamine Apartment Living
