Posted on May 18, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic news included readings on inflation, retail sales, and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The University of Michigan released a preliminary reading of its Consumer Sentiment Survey; weekly readings on mortgage rates and initial jobless…
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Posted on May 15, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
A "buyer's market" happens when people looking to buy a home have a stronger bargaining position than the sellers have. In a classic economic sense, a buyer's market occurs when the supply of homes available for sale exceeds the demand…
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Posted on May 14, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Attractive landscaping is one of the first things that potential home buyers notice. They may see the landscaping in the photos of a home for sale or may even do a physical drive-by. The view of the property from the…
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Posted on May 13, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Once you've accepted an offer on your house, the next thing you should do is schedule a moving company. The earlier you plan for the moving company, the more time you'll have to research your options and ensure that you…
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Posted on May 12, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
In the wake of the recent news reports, you might be looking for ways to make your home safer. Some of the most common accidents and events that take place in homes include poisoning events, falls, and even burglaries. The…
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Posted on May 11, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic releases included readings on public and private sector employment, the national unemployment rate.
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Posted on May 8, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Every year, homeowners spend billions of dollars renovating their homes. It almost seems expected that homeowners are going to end up going over budget on any project. On the other hand, this doesn't have to be the case. In reality,…
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Posted on May 7, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
You've probably heard that living near excellent schools or having curb appeal can boost the value of your home. However, a home's value is dependent upon a lot of different factors. Some of these things are more obvious than others.…
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Posted on May 6, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Those who own homes might regularly receive mail advertising something called a home warranty. Many people end up tossing these leaflets away because they think this is just another form of home insurance, which many people get through their mortgage…
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Posted on May 5, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Buying or selling a home is unquestionably one of the biggest and most important transactions in a person's life, financially and otherwise. The ins and outs of the entire process can be overwhelming, particularly for first-time homebuyers or sellers. There's…
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