Top Renovations for Maximum ROI
Some Highlights:
If you’re planning on selling your house in 2020, these are the top renovations that will give you the highest Return on your Investment.
Regardless of how long you’re planning on staying in your current home, ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 27, 2020 in Misc
The 2020 Real Estate Projections That May Surprise You
This will be an interesting year for residential real estate. With a presidential election taking place this fall and talk of a possible recession occurring before the end of the year, predicting what will happen in the 2020 U.S. housing market can ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 24, 2020 in Misc
Insulation 101
Insulation is an essential part of your home. Not only does it help keep the home warm during the winter, but it also plays an important part in keeping you cool during the summer. Once you start looking at the different insulation options that are ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 13, 2020 in Misc
Year-Over-Year Rental Prices on the Rise
Looking ahead, 2020 is projected to be a strong year for homeownership. According to the Freddie Mac Forecast,
“We expect rates to remain low, falling to a yearly average of 3.8% in 2020.”
If you’re currently renting, ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 13, 2020 in Misc
When a House Becomes a Happy Home
We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership.
No matter the size or shape of a living space, the feeling of a home means different ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 11, 2020 in Misc
5,300 Reasons to Be Happy You’re a Homeowner
Studies have shown that, in many cases, the largest asset a family owns is the house they live in. Over the last twelve months, that asset has gained substantial value.
CoreLogic just released their 2019 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 3, 2020 in Misc
What is the Best Investment for Americans?
Some are reporting that there is trepidation regarding the real estate market in the United States. Apparently, the American people are quite comfortable.
Porch.com, a major network helping homeowners with their renovation projects, recently ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on December 20, 2019 in Misc
4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy Bill
As a homeowner, it’s important to keep your home running efficiently, not only to save money, but also to help the environment thrive. October 2nd is Energy Efficiency Day, a perfect time to think about making some key upgrades ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on October 9, 2019 in Misc
The Enormous Divide Between the Headline and the Truth
“I have observed that not the man who hopes when others despair, but the man who despairs when others hope, is admired by a large class of persons as a sage.” – John Stuart Mill (1840s)
Even back in the mid-1800s, people ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on April 1, 2019 in Misc
Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead
Following last year’s real estate market was like riding a rollercoaster. The market started off strong in 2018 and then softened before finishing with a mild flurry. However, one thing that did not waiver was America’s belief that ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 9, 2019 in Misc
How to Save Thousands of Dollars in Interest on Your Mortgage
One of the most common loans you can get to buy a home is a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. If the thought of paying for your home over the course of 30-years seems daunting, here are some easy ways to shorten that term which will actually end up ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 2, 2019 in Misc
2008 vs. Now: Are Owners Using Their Homes as ATMs Again?
Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins to approach numbers last seen during the crash, some are afraid ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on December 12, 2018 in Misc
Homeowners Aged 65+ Have 48x More Net Worth Than Renters
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data covers responses from 2013-2016.
The study revealed that ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on December 10, 2018 in Misc
Easy Ways to Support Our Albuquerque Small Businesses!
With Small Business Saturday happening this weekend, we wanted to remind you of some easy ways to support small businesses in Albuerquerque!
Shop local! The obvious way to support our local businesses is to do your holiday shopping with them. ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 21, 2018 in Misc
5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Million Dollar Listing,” ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on August 22, 2018 in Misc