How much does location really matter when buying a home?
As the old saying goes, it’s all about “location, location, location” when it comes to buying real estate. Purchasing a home in the wrong one means you are setting yourself up for a home-buying disaster. Or does it? Realty Times digs deep to examine whether this should be a buyer’s mantra or if it is simply a myth.
Weekly mortgage applications rise 3.6 percent after rates dip
Mortgage applications 3.6 percent for the week from the previous week, but volume is still 19 percent higher than this same week one year ago. The likely reason is the rise in interest rates. Get the Mortgage Bankers Association details here.
How much do home alarm systems affect resale?
Protection against theft is an appealing notion for buyers, but just how much do home security systems impact home prices and how long a home is on the market?
What to wear as a real estate agent
How does your wardrobe stack up when it comes to presenting yourself as a competent, professional real estate agent? Here are some ideas on what you should be wearing from head to toe when you want to put your best foot forward.