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22 Apr 2013

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 22, 2013

Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates fell for the third consecutive week. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell by two basis points to 3.41 percent as compared to last week's 3.43 percent and 3.90 percent year-over-year. The average rate for a 15-year fixed rate mortgage was 2.64 percent as compared to last week's 2.65 percent and 3.13 percent year-over-year. Falling mortgage rates were attributed to reduced consumer spending. Last week's economic news includes the NAHB Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), with a reading of 42 for March. This is four points below investor expectations and…

19 Apr 2013

By Mark Feder

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Four Ways To Ensure Your House Sells Quickly And For Top Dollar

Home Selling Tips

Selling a house in the current market can be tricky, but there are certain mistakes an owner can make that will cause a Solana Beach home to sit still without a decent offer and cause the listing to go stale. In order to prevent that from happening, make sure you are not making one of the following mistakes when putting your property on the market. Overpricing While your home may hold sentimental value, many times that value does not translate into dollars. Be realistic about your asking price and know the details about your current market. Look at the list…

18 Apr 2013

By Mark Feder

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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…