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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 17, 2015

Last week’s economic reports related to housing were few and far between other than weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey. Continue reading

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Marketing to Millennials: How to Stage Your Home to Attract One of the Hottest Buyer Groups

If you want to sell your home to a Millennial, you’ll need to change the way you stage and market the house in order to make the sale. Here’s how you can make your home more attractive to Millennial buyers without having to plan a massive renovation. Continue reading

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3 Handy Tips That Will Prevent Serious Stress when Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

It’s not easy, but staying calm will help you to plan for your upcoming home purchase and sale and make the process easier. So how can you avoid the stress? Here are three strategies that will keep you calm, no matter what may happen. Continue reading

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3 Reasons to Avoid Giving Wrong Information on Your Mortgage Application

Completing a loan application is among the first steps mortgage applicants take when applying for a loan, and it is easy to overlook the importance of providing accurate information at this stage in the process. It is best to take time complete the loan application as accurately as possible as it is a legal requirement and because of the other negative consequences. Continue reading

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3 Closing Costs That Most Buyers Forget to Factor in – and What You Can Expect to Pay

If you’re in the process of buying a home, you probably have your deposit and monthly mortgage charges in a spreadsheet, along with a chart of your other expenses and your monthly income. But when it comes to buying a home, there are lots of different costs that will come into play – and it’s easy to forget something. When you’re preparing to close on your new home, make sure you consider these three closing costs that most buyers forget. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 10, 2015

This week’s scheduled economic news includes reports on construction spending, a survey of senior loan officers, and reports on labor markets including ADP private sector jobs, the federal government’s reports on non-farm payrolls, core inflation and the national unemployment rate. Continue reading

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Make Your Bedroom One of Your Home’s Best Selling Features

To potential homebuyers, a bedroom is more than just a place to lay your head at night. It’s a place to relax, retreat, and recover, a place where the demands of the busy world are locked out. And with a properly staged bedroom, you can tap into potential buyers desire for relaxation and make your home their number one pick. Continue reading

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Gorgeous Ka Makana Home at Hoakalei

New price being offered for this beautiful Ka Makana home at Hoakalei Residences. This former model home has white-washed hardwood flooring, berber carpet, formal dining room, professionally decorated, plantation shutters and blinds throughout, details in bathrooms/showers, and so much more!

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What Exactly Is A “Buyer’s Market”?

If you’ve been following the real estate industry for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the phrase “buyer’s market” at some point. And although the meaning may seem apparent, it takes some study to understand what actually constitutes a buyer’s market. Who decides whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market? What’s the threshold for deciding between the two? Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

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First-time Home Buyers: Why Splurging for a Larger Home Beats Condo Living

While there may be some initial financial benefit associated with buying a smaller property, there are a few benefits associated with splurging and buying a larger home as a first purchase. By analyzing these benefits, first-time home buyers can make a more informed decision about how to proceed. Continue reading

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