Want to Sell Your House? Don't Do These 4 Things

When potential buyers drive up to your home, they’re full of hope. They imagine themselves.. 

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Will the Fed really move rates three times next year?

Markets believe a business man and not a politician will change the eight-year economic malaise, revive growth, lower taxes, increase wages and lead to inflation. Probably a good bet, at least it is a whole different political world ahead. 

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Here are the dates you can get into any U.S. national park for free in 2017

Who said the best waves are only by the ocean? 

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Chance of a Fed rate hike in December? 100%

Bloomberg forecast based on futures trading. 

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30-Year Mortgage Rates Are Nearing 4%

If rates stick at these levels, expect a final burst of home sales and refinances as 'fence sitters' try to beat further increases. 

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How to Make Money In Real Estate: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing

There are two main strategies: Fix and flip, or buy and rent. Let’s wade into the pros, cons, and money-making potential of each, to help you determine if they’re right for you.

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4 Questions Your Agent Might Not Answer—and Why

Here are the top ones that leave them feeling tongue-tied—plus where you can actually find the answers you seek. 

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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates drop back to near record lows

Mortgage rates drop this week, erasing all gains from the previous week and settling back in to near-record lows.   

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How to Become a Landlord: Do You Have What It Takes?

Here are the steps on learning how to get into the landlord game.  

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9 Home-Buying Myths You Need to Stop Believing Immediately

So we’re here to bust the most common misconceptions about home buying so you can do this thing the right way.  

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Why now is the perfect time to invest in real estate

Here are three reasons why now may be the best time to invest in real estate. 

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7 Reasons NOW Is a Great Time to Invest in Real Estate

Plain and simple: Investing is how you become wealthy. 

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8 Ways Real Estate Is Your Smartest Investment

You must invest with income streams that give you positive cash flow, learn to leverage your debt, learn to handle inflation and take control of your physical assets. 

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Sales Contracts Surge to Highest Rate in 10 Years

“REALTORS® in several high-cost areas have been saying for quite a while there is robust demand for... 

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Beware of the Flip

Here are more ways you can be an advocate for buyers who plan to purchase a house that’s being flipped. Many of the caveats reflect the same type of thoroughness that should be undertaken with any sale. 

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How to get your kids in free to top San Diego attractions in October 2016

If you like to save money on your vacations, start warming up the car now, because October is.. 

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How to Retire Without a Mortgage

Planning for your future mortgage expenses today can go a long way toward securing your retirement income stream tomorrow. 

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6 Reasons You Should Promote Yourself From Landlord to Real Estate Investor

A real estate investor is much more - clearly you still own houses -- but you don’t have to wear all the hats that come with being a landlord.

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Rising home prices boost homeowner equity

Less homes underwater in Q2. 

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7 Perfect Replies to (Politely) Shut Down Negative People

So I finally figured out a third way to deal: responding to unhappy statements in a way that shut down the pessimism while still keeping the conversation alive. 

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Freddie Mac: Strong jobs report sends mortgage rates back up

10-year Treasury yield highest since June.  

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Home Sales Spike Highest Since the Financial Crisis

Many homes are therefore listed on the market one day, with deadline offers just a few days later. 

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How Outdated Router Firmware Puts You at Risk

If you never update your WiFi router, it's vulnerable to hackers. 

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Fannie Mae updates HomeReady to make it even easier to get a 3% down mortgage

And borrowers can already own other residential properties. 

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6 trends moving California's housing market this summer

Here are a half-dozen things you should know about California’s housing market as the second half of 2016 starts. 

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Buying home? Sorry, sellers are in charge

Existing home sales in June rose to their highest annual pace in almost 4 years. 

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Existing home sales hit 9-year high in June

Healthy job gains, record-high stock prices and near-record low mortgage rates stoked June's positive showings. 

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Our Economist’s Top Tips for Buying a Home in 2016

Fierce competition among buyers. 

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Fed Rate-Hike Bets Back on Table on Strong Economic Data

Traders are pricing in higher chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates. 

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What Sellers Need to Know About Comps

Are your clients confused about comparable properties? Set them straight. 

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Renting Out Your Home? Here Are Some Tax Rules

The tax benefits of being a landlord are much different from the benefits for homeowners. 

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The Pros and Cons of Low Mortgage Rates

Long turn-times and people rushing is just a small part of it. 

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The Brexit impact is real: Refis jump to 18-month high

Brexit’s impact on mortgage applications is in and looks like borrowers cashed in on the ultra-low interest rates. 

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Housing Forecast: What To Expect In The Second Half Of 2016

Brexit sends mortgage rates plummeting. 

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CoreLogic: Home prices keep rising, demand not letting up

Driven by highest resale activity in 9 years.  

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How Utilities Are Fighting Back on Solar Power

With Americans are starting to see savings from solar, many traditional electricity suppliers are working to retain their profit margins. 

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How to Stop Robocalls … or at Least Fight Back

The first time I was greeted by that uplifting automated call on my iPhone I shrugged it off. The second time, I actually worried I might have unknowingly pulled a Martha Stewart. 

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Mortgage Rates in Free Fall Since Brexit Vote

U.S. home buyers and home owners have been reaping an expected benefit 

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Chemical used in antibacterial soaps found to impair muscle function

Studies are showing that the chemical can disrupt the ...  

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How to No Longer Take Things Personally

 Why do you think it’s so challenging for people not to take things personally?  

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Tips to Make Moving Less Stressful for Pets

Moving to a new home can be stressful not only for you but also your pets.

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Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

Saving for a down payment can be difficult for prospective first-time homebuyers given the absence of substantial wage growth. 

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15 Quotes By Osho That Will Touch Your Heart & Make You Think

Do you have a favorite, I like lucky #7.

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