Real Estate Tips and Trends

June 21, 2022
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5 Trends Shaping the Future of Interior Design

5 Trends Shaping the Future of Interior Design Guest Author:  Lillian Connors Living in these years has shown us that the future will be unpredictable in many ways. Even if we don’t know which changes to expect, we could agree […]
June 17, 2022
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Keyless Home Entry and Power Outages

The recent power outage was an eye-opener for homeowners with electronic “keyless” access to their homes and garages. If you were home when the power went out you were ok (maybe extremely hot)-but at least you had access to your […]
June 13, 2022

Why You Need an Expert To Determine the Right Price for Your House

Why You Need an Expert To Determine the Right Price for Your House If your lifestyle has changed recently and you’re ready to make a move, taking advantage of today’s sellers’ market might be just the answer for your summer plans. With homes […]
June 6, 2022
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Interest Rates as of June 2, 2022

According to Freddie Mac:  Mortgage rates continued to inch downward this week but are still significantly higher than last year.  The rising rates are affecting both affordability and purchase demand. Heading into the summer, the Fed sees the potential homebuyer […]
May 23, 2022
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Hire a Professional

Hire a professional! Many, many years ago when I learned to drive part of the training was changing a tire and checking the oil! Times have changed.  I last experienced a flat tire in a car with 4 adults ( […]
May 16, 2022
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Understanding Sump Pumps

Sump pumps don’t last forever! It’s that time of year.  Beautiful sunny days followed by torrential rainfalls.  Your sump pump is often working overtime to keep up with the extra water and drainage. May is a good time to “rerun” […]
May 9, 2022
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2022 Housing Market Forecast

2022 Housing Market Forecast from Keeping Current Matters Search Some Highlights What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are […]
May 4, 2022
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A Senior’s Guide to Successfully Flipping Houses

A Senior’s Guide to Successfully Flipping Houses Photo credit: Pexels.com Guest Author:  Andrea Needham If you’re a senior who’s preparing to retire or recently retired, you may be looking for ways to keep busy. Flipping houses can be a wonderful […]
April 27, 2022

House Upgrades Can Create Serious Equity for Homeowners – Even for New Buyers

Learn about house upgrades that can create serious equity for homeowners- even new buyers. Guest Author: Walter E. Bennett Looking to buy a new house? Or are you a desperate landlord, looking for ways to add value to your property […]