Real estate sales contracts can be confusing, and there seem to be contingencies and special circumstances for many different events built into a standard contract. One option that your real estate agent may ask if you are interested in is an escalation clause, which we’ll explore in today’s blog post.
Saving Up for Your Down Payment? Try These Money-Saving Tips To Speed Things Up
June 3, 2015 by
One of the most significant challenges that many people face when preparing to buy a first home relates to saving money for a down payment. While there are many different loan programs with varying down payment requirements, the fact is that it can still be difficult to save up a large sum of money.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 1, 2015
June 1, 2015 by
Last week’s economic reports included the Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes, FHFA’s House Price Index and Pending Home Sales from the Commerce Department.
Concrete Countertops: Learn Why Concrete May Be the Best Thing to Hit Your Kitchen
May 29, 2015 by
Updating your kitchen may be a project that you have been looking forward to for a long time. Now that the time has come to get started working on your project, you may be exploring the different materials that are available to use in your kitchen. While there are several materials available to consider, concrete may be the best option for a number of reasons.
Received an Offer for Your Home? How to Respond with a Counter-offer Asking for a Higher Price
May 28, 2015 by
Getting an offer on your house is the first step in getting it sold, but buyers often feel that they have to come in lower than your asking price. After all, everyone wants the deal to work out in their favor. If the offer you received isn’t quite what you hoped, you can always make a counter-offer.
Case-Shiller Home Prices: San Francisco, Denver see Double-Digit Increases
May 27, 2015 by
San Francisco, California where home prices rose 10.30 percent year over year in March, and Denver, Colorado with an even 10 percent gain in year-over-year home prices led the Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Index for March. Rounding out the top-five cities for year-over-year home price growth were…
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 26, 2015
May 26, 2015 by
Last week’s economic reports included several readings related to housing The Wells Fargo/National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, the Commerce Departmentâs releases on Housing Starts and Building Permits and the NAR report on Existing Home Sales supplied mixed news on recent developments in housing. Freddie Mac and the Labor Department released their usual reports on mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims.
Four Handy Tips for Managing Your Lawn After the Spring Rains Have Arrived
May 22, 2015 by
In many areas, the spring months mean warmer temperatures, more sunshine and plenty of beneficial rainfall that your yard may thrive with. By following these helpful tips, you can take better care of your yard during the rainy spring season.
