Mortgage rates have not moved significantly this week and are still historically low. Home price appreciation has continued at a sustained pace. Consumer confidence improved. New home sales unexpectedly increased. New purchase mortgage application submissions increased, and refinance application submissions declined. The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book from its last semiannual monetary policy meeting. ...
Mortgage rates trended lower this week and continue to hover historic lows. Home builder sentiment rebounded after a record drop the previous month. Housing starts and building permits each declined. New purchase mortgage application submissions increased but refinance mortgage application submissions declined. The Federal Open Market Committee released the minutes from its previous meeting. Jobless...
Hanging out with your family or hosting friends on your old, dingy deck is not very appealing. Lucky for you, refreshing it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Try your hand at the makeover ideas below! Restore your decking. Depending on the shape it’s in, sometimes all your deck needs is a little...
Spring is happening, giving us signs of HOPE and renewal. I do not believe it is a coincidence that we have Easter in the midst of this pandemic. And what a glorious celebration Easter is – and no less this year even though we are all “stay at home” bound! Find a way to celebrate...
I have worked with Denise since 2016 and have bought multiple properties with her guidance. Since the beginning, Denise has been my trusted advisor for all of my rental properties. Whenever I have a real estate question, Denise is my first call. With every real estate deal, Denise has been there every time....
With so many nursing homes not allowing visitors due to COVID-19 and the devastating impact it has on the elderly, this leaves them quite lonely for company. CHD, a nursing home that owns 13 facilities around London has started a program called “Adopt A Grandparent”. They invite those from all around the world to participate...
Does anyone know what day it is? I have seen so many posts on social media about not being able to keep up with what day it is! While everything may seem like a blur with all of the extra time on your hands, it has been so encouraging to see how it has...
Real Estate process changes during Covid 19
We are all adjusting to changes going on around us in regard to COVID-19. Businesses are closing to help with social distancing, grocery stores are going the extra mile to keep their facilities sanitized and shelves stocked, and social media is full of posts – encouraging, funny and sometimes irritating too. Many Americans are finding this time stressful concerning physical health, finances and concern about the...
Natalie and Brian found their dream home… literally! Their moving goals included better location for driving to work and a different floor plan for living larger with their family. Brian is a veteran who used his VA benefits to obtain their loan. The whole process went very smoothly and they were able to close right...