Monthly Archives: April 2010
Mortgage Rates are trending up
Last month I wrote a post, Higher Interest Rates to come?. Today I am following up that post with an update on where the average mortgage rates currently stand. According to the Freddie Mac weekly rate report, mortgage rates appear … Continue reading
Posted in Buyers, Mortgage/Financing
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Confidence in the residential real estate market is on the rise
According to a Gallup poll released on Thursday, 77% of Americans expect home prices in their area to rise or stay the same in the next 12 months. 34% expect average prices around them to increase in the next year, up 12% from … Continue reading
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Foreclosures & Mosquitos
If you live in Maricopa County, chances are you have a foreclosed or abandoned home in your neighborhood. If the home has a pool, it should be treated for mosquitos. The Maricopa County Vector Control for Environmental Serviceshas a FREE program where … Continue reading
Posted in Foreclosure/Short Sales, Household Tips
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Additional costs to consider when buying a home
Thinking about buying a home? I came across a great article this morning, “12 Hidden Costs of Home Ownership“, that outlines 12 additional costs to consider when purchasing a home: 1) Home Inspection-I do not recommend and personally would not even … Continue reading
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Sip on Pinot…Save a Pet’s Life
Are you an animal lover? Do you like wine? If so, come out this weekend for the Lost Our Home Pet Foundation (LOH) fundraising event. It couldn’t come at a better time, I received word this morning that the food bank is … Continue reading
