28
Jan
By Todd Grey
Home Buyer Tips, ,

Buying A New Home In The City? The Pros and Cons Of Buying A Home On A Busy Street

Finding the perfect property is an exciting feeling, but its relative location can leave a lot of room for worry. Buying a home in the city is a venture that comes with an entire assortment of advantages and disadvantages. While the location might be close in proximity to businesses, services, and other people, it's easy to worry about the other aspects of city living. What are the great and not-so-great facets of living on a busy street? Pro: Access to Businesses and Schools The chances are high that anyone living in a busy area is within walking distance of any…
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27
Jan
By Todd Grey
Mortgage, ,

How To Stretch Home Improvement Dollars The Most

There are lots of homeowners who are looking for a way to improve the quality of their home while also increasing the value of their property. Unfortunately, a lot of home improvement ideas can be prohibitively expensive. It is not unusual for homeowners to spend six figures on a renovation project. On the other hand, there are also home improvement ideas that will not break the bank. What are a few of the top ideas that homeowners should consider?  Start With A Few Quality Ceiling Fans First, homeowners should consider starting with a few quality ceiling fans. Because a lot…
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26
Jan
By Todd Grey
Mortgage, ,

Planning On Getting A Mortgage in 2021, Take These Steps

As we move into 2021, there are a lot of people who are thinking about getting a mortgage. Even though it is a great time to look for a home loan right now, it is also important for everyone to make sure they place themselves in the best position possible to be successful. It is important to take the following steps for those who are interested in applying for a new home loan this year.  Calculate Your Budget Carefully First, it is important to take a look at the budget carefully and find a mortgage that is affordable. Remember that the…
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25
Jan
By Todd Grey
Financial Reports, ,

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 25, 2021

Last week’s economic reporting included readings from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, along with Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. The National Association of Realtors® reported on sales of previously-owned homes; weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. NAHB: Home Builders’ Housing Market Index Falls in January Homebuilder confidence in housing market conditions fell three points to an index reading of 83 in January. The National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index expected a reading of 85 for January as compared to December’s index reading of 86.…
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22
Jan
By Todd Grey
Around The Home, ,

Let There Be Light! 3 Easy Ways to Make over a Room by Adding New Light Fixtures

Light is an important design element that can be used to influence your interior decor in a number of ways. In fact, you can experience a major transformative change on the overall style and ambiance of a room by making a few simple lighting changes. Consider how these ideas can help you to improve the look of your space with great results, and think about ways that you can improve your space by making a few changes. The Addition of Spotlights If you have fine pieces of artwork, decorative display areas or other features that you want to illustrate with…
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