Many sellers continue to make mistakes that could cost them a promising deal or even deny them any offer at all. Avoiding the following mistakes can help keep you from shooting your home sale in the foot.
9 Mistakes That Can Blow Your Home Sale
by Michele Lerner on May 1, 2012 in Home Sales, Homeowners Tips
Proof You’re Losing Money Renting!
by Clayton Closson on April 27, 2012 in Home Buying, Infographics
We finally have it. Proof you should stop renting and buy a home. Our friends at the QuizzleWire have created this super cool infographic that spells it all out, pretty and simple.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Charter Schools
by Gabriela Islas on April 27, 2012 in Family Focus, Home Buying
Are you considering charter schools for your child? Maybe you’re house hunting and aren’t happy about the public schools in the area and want to expand your options? Whatever the reason, it’s important to learn the advantages and disadvantages of charter schools so you can compare with other school options.
CNN Money: Why Half of Us Don’t Pay Income Tax
by Jonathan Slappey on April 26, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
Many taxpayers have received a pleasant surprise in their mailbox or checking account now that the deadline for filing federal and state income taxes (April 17th) has passed. Yet, while many of us celebrate our returns from Uncle Sam, various Americans will merely revel in the fact that they owe zero dollars in federal income taxes this year.
Mortgage Rates Take a Dip, Hold Near Record Lows
by Eric Mally on April 26, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
The cycle continues. Mortgage rates have alternated from jumping to dropping every week in the month of April, and this week continued that trend. It’s sort of like a roller coaster. Wait, who am I kidding? It’s definitely like a roller coaster.
2012 is a Good Year to Buy a Home (Infographic)
by Clayton Closson on April 24, 2012 in Home Buying, Infographics, Trends
Very cool infographic about why 2012 definitely is a great year to buy a home. Couldn’t agree more. I wanted to share with our readers.
Bloomberg: Mortgage-Tax Break Stymied By Housing Slump
by Eric Mally on April 23, 2012 in Home Buying, Taxes
In an article published by Bloomberg this morning, it has been reported that the cost of one of the most expensive individual tax breaks is shrinking. I’m not talking about the tax-free health insurance contributions, which alone will cost the government $1 trillion, or exclusion of net imputed rental income, which sends the government a $50 billion bill every year.
detroitSHOP Showcases Students’ Design Proposals for Downtown Detroit
by Victoria Araj on April 20, 2012 in Culture, Events, Mortgage Rates, Zing Zone
Eighteen Lawrence Technological University (LTU) students shared their sketches and renderings of proposed projects along Woodward Avenue. I had a chance to visit their detroitSHOP Studio for a public open house held in Detroit’s Dime Building.
Mortgage Rates Inch Upward
by Eric Mally on April 19, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates moved slightly up this week. But, I’ll get into that later. What I’m more concerned about now is how I can creatively introduce what happened to mortgage rates according to Freddie Mac’s Weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Five Mortgage Trends for 2012
by Clayton Closson on April 18, 2012 in Home Buying, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
Interesting article in Fox Business about some trends in the mortgage industry for early 2012. The five tips range from info on mortgage rates to home buying. Here they are:
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