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18 Apr 2013

5 Great Questions To Ask At An Open House For Real Estate

Real Estate Tips

An open house gives you a great opportunity to look more closely at Solana Beach real estate you might be interested in buying. It also affords you the chance to chat with the owner or real estate agent so you can bring up any issues or hesitations you have with the home. Knowing what to ask can be difficult, so below are examples of questions to ask at the next open house you attend. Why has the seller decided to sell now? If you ask why the seller is moving, you could learn valuable information to help determine your offer…

17 Apr 2013

By Mark Feder

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3 Ways Clean Floors Can Help Sell Your Home Faster

Around The Home

Have you ever walked into a home for sale and looked down to see stained carpet or scratched and worn flooring? If so, you would probably agree that it doesn't leave a positive first impression. Imagine if you were a buyer looking at the same floor. The right type of flooring and whether it is well taken care of can make a big difference to buyers. If your floor is questionably clean, here are a few fixes to help remedy the issue to help your home sell quickly. Does your home have hardwood floors? You're in luck. Buyers love hardwood…

16 Apr 2013

By Mark Feder

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Home Builders Hold Great Confidence For New Homes Over Next 6 Months

Housing Analysis

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report for April shows that builder confidence slipped by two points to a rating of 42 from the March reading of 44. The Housing Market Index (HMI) measures home builder confidence in market conditions for newly built single family homes. A reading of more than 50 indicates better than average confidence, while readings below 50 indicate that home builders have concerns about current market conditions. NAHB Housing Market Index Results For April Home builders expressed concern over a gap between a growing demand for homes and builders'…

15 Apr 2013

By Mark Feder

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 15, 2013

Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates saw little change last week amidst mixed economic news. Treasury auctions held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday saw weak demand; this could have been caused by the FOMC minutes that were released on Wednesday. The minutes indicated that some FOMC members supported ending the current quantitative easing (QE) program within a few months. The Fed is currently purchasing $85 billion monthly in bonds and Mortgage Backed Securities. If the QE program is ended, demands for bonds and MBS will decline, which usually raises mortgage rates. Employment Numbers Show Promise For Housing Market Thursday's jobless claims offered some positive…