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Home Sales Tips: How to Market the Community Around Your Home to Prospective Buyers

Posted on September 20, 2015 by admin

Selling a home is more than real estate listings and making the home appealing to potential buyers. One factor to take into account when buying a home is its location, meaning the community that surrounds the home. Continue reading →

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Home Buyer’s Remorse: 3 Strategies That Will Help You Avoid Making Mistakes when You Buy

Posted on September 20, 2015 by admin

It might seem like selling a home and moving to a new place is enough pressure on its own, but buyer’s remorse is a well-known phrase for a reason. If you’re currently considering a home and are concerned about taking the plunge into purchasing, here are three strategies you will want to utilize before making a final decision. Continue reading →

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FOMC: Builder Confidence Highest Rate in 9 Years – Fed Doesn’t Raise Rates

Posted on September 18, 2015 by admin

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index reported that home builder confidence rose by one point to a reading of 62 for September. This was the highest reading since November 2005, when the NAHB reported a reading of 68 for home builder confidence. Continue reading →

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Five-Acre Country Estate on Kauai

Posted on September 17, 2015 by admin

The Makaleha Mountains and the Kealia Forest Reserve create the setting for this five-acre country estate on Kauai. Through a gated entry, the main house is positioned to take advantage of the alluring mountain views.

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Pros and Cons of Paying Cash When Buying a Home

Posted on September 17, 2015 by admin

With mortgage bubbles and real estate issues still in recent memory, one might feel that their best option is to buy their next home using cash instead of borrowing the necessary funds. In today’s article we’ll explore the pros and cons of paying cash for that next house or condo. Continue reading →

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The Quick and Easy Guide to Understanding the Math Behind Your Mortgage Closing Costs

Posted on September 16, 2015 by admin

It’s amazing that in a year with extremely low mortgage rates being reported around the country, closing costs are up by as much as 6% from the previous year. Part of the reason for this is that the stricter regulations on loans have increased the costs to banks, and they always find a way to pass on new costs to the consumer. Continue reading →

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Top Family-Friendly Destinations on the Big Island

Posted on September 15, 2015 by admin

When you are looking for some family-friendly destinations on the Big Island, you don’t have to look far. From fun outdoor beaches to learning about volcanoes, there is always something to explore. There are many fun and educational activities all over … Continue reading →

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Ignore ‘The Bubble’ Talk – 3 Reasons Why This is an Excellent Time to Buy Real Estate

Posted on September 15, 2015 by admin

While a gloomy outlook on the real estate market can strike fear in some hearts and may deter a purchase until a later date, the fact is that this is an excellent time to purchase property. In fact, there are three good reasons why potential buyers may want to start moving forward with their buying plans soon. Continue reading →

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Home Sales Tips: How to Market the Community Around Your Home to Prospective Buyers

Posted on September 15, 2015 by admin

Selling a home is more than real estate listings and making the home appealing to potential buyers. One factor to take into account when buying a home is its location, meaning the community that surrounds the home. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 14, 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by admin

A short week after the Labor Day Holiday provided a slack schedule for economic news. Bloomberg reported that residential investment for the second quarter of 2015 represented 3.34 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. Compared to the long-term average reading of 4.56 percent, analysts said that the Q2 15 reading suggested pent-up demand in the housing market that could help propel the economy through any setbacks that could occur when the Fed raises rates. Continue reading →

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