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Should you make a 20% mortgage down payment? “How much should you put down on a house?” It’s a common question among home buyers — especially first-timers. And, the answer will vary by buyer. If you’re a home buyer with a lot of money saved up in the bank, for example, but you have relatively low annual income, […]
After declining for three consecutive weeks, mortgage rates are in a holding pattern. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is lower than it was a year ago. What’s Behind the Latest Boost in Contract Signings? “Mortgage rates remained mostly unchanged this week, while mortgage applications rose 5.3 percent from the previous week,” says […]
If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool IPA, you’ve got to get […]
Laundry rooms and Energy Star–compliant windows topped the list of what buyers considered the most “essential” or “desirable” features in a home, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ 2019 “What Home Buyers Really Want” report, released at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas this week. Most of the features that new […]
In the midst of the longest US government shutdown in history, a volatile stock market, global trade wars and Apple slashing its revenue forecasts to start the year, the question rings loud: How will the US housing market hold up in 2019? A number of global economic sectors took a hit in 2018, while the US […]
Since many restaurants and theaters are overcrowded with celebrating couples, why not take a look at some ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day at home to make your sweetheart feel truly special? Have a Fireside Picnic If you have a fireplace, rekindle your spark by pulling the sofa in front of a roaring fire and have […]
Spring might be around the corner, but February can still bring plenty of harsh winter weather. Some of the harshest of the season, in fact. So that makes this month the perfect time to knock out some more of those indoor tasks to get your home ready for warmer times. “I’ve been doing indoor tasks […]
When the weather outside is frightful, trudging door to door to look at houses might seem like a fool’s errand. Everybody knows spring and summer are the home-buying seasons, and winter is the time when you—and sellers—cool it for a bit and take a break, right? While it’s true that things do slow down in the winter, that’s not […]
It may be Winter, but there’s plenty to do in and around Turlock! We rounded up a list of our favorite must-attend events in the area, so that you can make the most of Winter in T-town. If you don’t live in Turlock or even Stanislaus County …well, this just gives you a reason to come on […]
It’s a challenging season, but these tips can make your property hot! Traditionally, houses don’t sell well in the winter. Unless you live in a perpetually sunny clime, it’s not the ideal time to put your home on the market: Bad weather discourages buyers from venturing forth and often makes a property look dreary. However, you can still […]
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