Posted on December 11, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
"Baby Boomers," defined as people who were born between 1946-1964, are the wealthiest generation to ever retire, as well as the largest. According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, the population of people 65 and older will increase by 36% between…
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Posted on December 10, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
A "seller's market" happens when there are more potential buyers than homes for sale. In a seller's market, people looking for a home may feel frustration and not easily find the home that they want. When they find a home…
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Posted on December 9, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reports included readings on construction spending and multiple labor sector reports including private and public sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly reports on average mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.
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Posted on December 6, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
There are a lot of steps that people need to take when buying a home. One of the most common issues that people discuss is the down payment. Most banks will require a down payment so that they aren't the…
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Posted on December 5, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
When considering buying a home in an "as-is" condition, the buyer takes all the risk of anything needed to bring the property back up to current building codes and make it ready for occupation or re-sale. There can be bargains…
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Posted on December 4, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Case-Shiller's National Home Price Index showed 3.20 percent national home price growth in September, which was 0.10 percent higher than August's reading of 3.10 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index showed the continued impact of exorbitant home prices on both…
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Posted on December 3, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Those who are looking at buying a home need to think about whether or not they are truly ready for this responsibility. When someone takes out a mortgage, this is frequently the largest loan someone will ever apply for in…
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Posted on December 2, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, readings on new and pending home sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The holiday break on Thursday and Friday curtailed some economic reports.
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Posted on November 29, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities. One of these involves home maintenance. Sometimes, people are surprised by the size and frequency of home maintenance costs.
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Posted on November 27, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
It is important for everyone to put money in a position to make money in order to make financial dreams come true. One of the common targets that people circle is real estate investing.
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