Everyone selling a home would like to pad the profit margin and get a premium price for the property. Yet, buyers alternatively wish to make sure they’re ending up with a deal. Fortunately, it’s actually possible to make both parties happy at the closing table. It all begins with a truthful look at ... » Learn More about Renovate Your Home for optimum Value
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Few or no interest-rate increases 2019
The Federal Reserve said Friday that considering a slowing global economy and last year's financial market turmoil, the central bank plans to remain "patient" in determining when to make future adjustments to its benchmark interest rate. The Fed's semi-annual report to Congress on monetary policy ... » Learn More about Few or no interest-rate increases 2019
Leading mortgage-borrowing generation
By dollar volume, millennials now take out more mortgage money than all other generations, as outlined by research by Realtor.com. They've surpassed both Generation X as well as the baby boomers. Millennials currently leading mortgage-borrowing generation Realtor.com based its ... » Learn More about Leading mortgage-borrowing generation
U.S. consumer confidence spikes in Feb.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in February after a decline in January. The Index now stands at 131.4, a nearly 10-point increase from January's 121.7. The Existing Situation Index - consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions - improved, moving ... » Learn More about U.S. consumer confidence spikes in Feb.
Cash-sale financial disclosures nationally
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators recently reintroduced sanctions legislation targeting Russia that includes a provision to fight money laundering in all-cash purchases of real estate. Bill may make cash-sale financial disclosures nationally The provision is targeted on residential ... » Learn More about Cash-sale financial disclosures nationally