As with most significant things in your life, you wouldn’t try to handle a legal situation without an an attorney, build your house or take on the internal revenue service solo to challenge a tax matter. Well, selling or buying a house is no different. We have compiled 10 reasons why you shouldn't ... » Learn More about 10 reasons you shouldn’t buy or sell without having an agent
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10 Things you Should Always Keep Locked in a Safe
Plus, how to choose the appropriate safe for your home. A home safe helps protect your valuables from theft and can protect your most important items against environmental hazards like fire, flooding and other natural disasters. A safe may also help secure potentially dangerous things like weapons ... » Learn More about 10 Things you Should Always Keep Locked in a Safe
Potential home buyers may be self-sidelining
CoreLogic economist Archana Pradhan believes some would be home buyers who may fear tighter qualification standards - are self-sidelining from applying for a loan, for their home purchase, which could represent a large pool of potential buyers who rent since they don't think they are able to become ... » Learn More about Potential home buyers may be self-sidelining
The real difference between military and non-military home buyers and sellers
Serving in the military dictates many home buying and selling decisions for active-duty members, and continues to have residual effects - both positive and negative - for veterans. For the first time, the National Association of Realtors included questions about servicing in the Armed Forces in ... » Learn More about The real difference between military and non-military home buyers and sellers
Average 30-year mortgage falls to 3.54%
Long-term U.S. rates on mortgages fell in the week for a second straight week amid continued global economic concerns. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 3.54 percent from 3.60 percent a week ago. That is well below its level a year ago of 4.00 ... » Learn More about Average 30-year mortgage falls to 3.54%