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Housing Market Rebound — Current Average Home Prices Now Match 2003
New information from the S&P/Case-Shiller national home price index shows the average prices of homes in July 2012 rebounded to the same levels as July 2003. The typical home price has risen by 5.9% for 2012 to date. It marks …
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6 Tips for Moving With Your Pets
A common worry among homeowners is pet adjustment periods and knowing their pets will acclimate to their new home. By using the following six tips, you can make sure that moving with your pet is as easy as possible. Plan …
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What You Need to Know for the Final Walk-through
You’ve found your next home, and you are eager to close on it and start the moving process. Before everything is finalized, however, the next step is a final walk-through, at least a week before your closing date. These are …
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Guidelines for Future Homeowners
Many condos, townhouses and subdivisions are governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These associations help maintain shared communities, including maintenance on the common areas, as well as helping to enforce regulations that come with the property. Read. Before completing an …
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5 Great Benefits of Homeownership
For many people in the United States, owning a home is still a quintessential part of the American Dream. Taking the jump into homeownership can be an intimidating process, especially for first-time buyers. Despite this, more than 2.5 million people …
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Five Loan Worries for Buyers
While 30% of buyers today are paying cash, 70% are using a mortgage to purchase their new home. Even with a good pre approval, buyers still worry about getting to the closing table. Here are the top five worries buyers …
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Mortgage Rates for Summer 2012 at an All Time Low
Mortgage rates have been falling throughout summer 2012 and continue to entice potential buyers. Surveys have shown 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.57%, falling from the previous month’s average of 3.71%. In July 2011, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.60%. The 15-year …
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A Fresh Coat Can Lead to a Fresh Look
One of the easiest ways to get a home ready to sell or to personalize a room in your new home is a fresh coat of paint. Here are 10 tips to help ensure a perfect paint job. Use a …
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Milwaukee Ranked #2 in Top 10 Real Estate Buyers’ Markets
Good Morning America’s Susanna Kim reported this month on the Top 10 Real Estate Buyers’ Markets in the United States. Taking the 50 largest metropolitan areas, cities were ranked using a number of criteria including the Sale-to-List price ratio, percentage …
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9 Things to Pack Carefully – Most Likely To Get Broken During a Move
One of the many details to consider during a move is how to pack, and it’s something that often gets rushed. We’ve brought you a list of things most likely to get broken during a move so you can be …
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