Posted on November 26, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
There has been a surge in families who have multiple generations living together. In many cultures, children take care of their parents as they age. This is done in an effort to repay the parents for raising them during their…
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Posted on November 25, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's scheduled economic news releases included readings on builder sentiment from the National Association of Home Builders and. Commerce Department data on housing starts and building permits issued.
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Posted on November 22, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility. Many of the responsibilities that people think about involve home maintenance. There are few things that frustrate a homeowner more than having repair and maintenance bills come up. At the same…
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Posted on November 20, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
When someone makes the decision to purchase a home, they often want to add their own personal touch, style, and flair to the home. One of the ways to do this is to paint the home. Of course, painting a…
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Posted on November 20, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
You are supposed to feel safe in your own home; however, accidents can happen and there are plenty of hidden dangers that might land someone in the hospital. It is important for you to understand the common household dangers. Knowledge…
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Posted on November 19, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Most people can't pay for a home outright, so they finance it with a mortgage loan. 30-year mortgages are more conventional, but they also come with a significant interest price tag.
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Posted on November 18, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reporting included readings on inflation, testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new unemployment claims.
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Posted on November 15, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
When you are buying a new home, it is an exciting process. You have spent months searching and have found the home you want to purchase. You are ready to move into the home of your dreams.
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Posted on November 14, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
When you are buying a home, you may run into a number of hurdles to complete the purchase. One of the items that you may be asked to purchase is called private mortgage insurance, often shortened to PMI. This is…
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Posted on November 13, 2019
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
When you are looking to purchase a home, you might hear a lot about something called a homeowners association, often shortened to HOA. While there are benefits of having an HOA in a living community, these benefits also have their…
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