Your credit score can mean so much more than a great interest rate. Insurance companies and even employers may access your credit score. Credit scores on closed loans continued to fall to their lowest levels since Ellie Mae began reporting data in August 2011, according to the latest Origination Insight Report released by Ellie Mae®,… Read More
During the prolonged housing downturn, green homes provided support to the ailing residential market and now promise to be an important element of the recovering market as well, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and with the support of Ply… Read More
By Barbara Pronin Everyone seems to gather in the kitchen, and that may be one reason why it’s ground zero for major messes. You may already rely on vinegar and water to wipe down countertops and other areas, but, notes home projects guru Bob Vila, there is a world of other and more surprising cleaning… Read More
Even if your home isn’t currently on the market… if you’ve just been thinking about selling, I’ve encountered all of the home selling issues below and agree wholeheartedly that each one can present their own unique problems. By Keith Loria While it’s widely known that being present during a home showing can do more harm… Read More
By John Voket While veterans may represent a proportionally small segment of homeowners, there’s recently been a call to devote more attention and resources toward accommodating our heroes once they return from service. According to the National Housing Conference, understanding how America’s veteran population is changing — and will change in the future — is… Read More
The video below explains a few basic safety measures you should take when moving into any new home. In addition, I always suggest my buyers change the locks as soon as possible after closing. Generally you will keep the same lock but the core will be changed, this is called a re-key. If you have… Read More
Scottsdale Fast 15. Friday, November 4, 2015 – The 15 newest homes for sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Believe it or not you CAN get a home with acreage in Scottsdale. There’s a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on N 97th Way, tucked away on nearly an acre with a gorgeous back yard and distant… Read More
There are 17 New Construction homes for sale in Tempe, Arizona. Tempe is a bit squeezed for space to build new construction homes, but what they do have is being used wisely. 4 Twenty One West 6th Street in the Mill Ave district, is headed for great things! They’re planning a community garden and Zen… Read More
Using credit responsibly is an integral part of personal financial health. Not only is credit a key factor in securing loans for a home, vehicle or other major purchases, landlords often look at credit before approving new renters, as well. “Improving and maintaining a positive credit history is important for people of all backgrounds, ages… Read More
Gilbert Fast 15. Thursday, November 3 2015 – The 15 newest homes for sale in Gilbert, Arizona. It’s hard to choose one of these to feature, but E Oakland Street really is quite special. High ceilings and lots of natural light give it a spacious feel even beyond its 3,348 square feet. Big back yard… Read More
