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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 7, 2013

October 7, 2013 by

This week’s economic news commentary has been dominated by the “what ifs” of a government shutdown; opinions of potential consequences are limited only by the number of commentators sharing their opinions. Unfortunately, more concrete examples of the shutdown were evident last Tuesday and Friday.

The Department of Commerce delayed release of August’s Construction Spending report that were due last Tuesday and The Bureau of Labor Statistics delayed the release of September’s Non-farm Payroll and Unemployment that were due last Friday.

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Do Fence Me In, Here Are A Few Good Yard Fencing Options

October 4, 2013 by

Whether you just got a puppy, have newly mobile children or built a pool, there are a multitude of reasons for wanting to keep people and animals in your yard, while preventing other from entering. Picking the perfect fence can be difficult, so below we’ve outlined the main fencing materials to choose from and characteristics to consider about each.

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Which Additions Really Add Value To Your Home?

October 3, 2013 by

When you own a home, there are additions that you can make to the property that will improve the value of your home. For example, a newly renovated kitchen or bathroom is a popular choice that will really make the home more desirable to buyers.

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How Does An Interest-Only Mortgage Work?

October 2, 2013 by

When you have been researching your different options for a mortgage on your home, you might have heard of an “Interest-Only Mortgage”. What exactly does this type of mortgage mean and how does it work?

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How To Interview An Architect When Building A New Home

October 1, 2013 by

Making the decision to build a home might be one of the biggest you make in your life. You’ve found the perfect plot of land and have a vision of what type of home you want, but you need someone to bring your dream to life. That means itâ??s time to start interviewing architects.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week-September 30, 2013

September 30, 2013 by

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week-September 30, 2013

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Before And After Tips When Dealing With A Disaster

September 27, 2013 by

Weather patterns across the United States seem to be getting more and more erratic. From tornadoes and earthquakes to flash floods and wild fires, there are many natural disasters that can quickly consume your home without warning. Because you never know when disaster might strike, itâ??s best to be prepared.

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4 Quick Tips On Becoming A Young Real Estate Investor

September 26, 2013 by

Investing in property at a young age seems like a bit of a daunting prospect sometimes. Most young people don’t have a lot of disposable income, often have poor credit and perhaps even student loans.

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Case Shiller Price Index Shows An Annual Growth Rate Of Home Prices

September 25, 2013 by

Home prices were still gaining in July, but for 15 of 20 cities included the S&P/Case-Shiller 10 and 20-city Home Price Indices, the pace of increasing home prices is slowing down. National home prices rose by 1.80 percent in July as compared to 2.20 percent in June. Home prices grew by 0.60 percent from June to July on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This was the lowest month-to-month gain since September 2012.

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