Entries from July 2007

July 13, 2007

When Should Homebuyers Jump In?

Written by Blanche Evans
Investors who time any market hope to buy at the nadir and sell at the zenith, but homebuyers have a trickier time knowing when to sit on the sidelines and when to jump in. The reason? There are several.
Buying a home is one of the largest financial investments a homebuyer will [...]

July 13, 2007

Avoiding 7 Costly Mistakes of Selling Your Home

Written by M. Anthony Carr
There are inappropriate steps sellers can take when it comes time to put their house on the market.
For instance, the seller in Virginia, who thought the half bath the builder had located at the front of the house would really be better situated toward the back of the main level [...]

July 13, 2007

Protect Your Interests When Buying a Home

Written by Peter G. Miller
Even though real estate has changed substantially in recent years with the use of new technologies, the fact remains that buying a home still requires a series of traditional protections and defenses. Why? Because buying a home is inherently complex and professional assistance is both appropriate and reasonable.
In practical terms, this [...]

July 13, 2007

Hang In There

Author Unknown, Source Unknown
Nicolo Paganini was a well-known and gifted nineteenth century violinist. He was also well known as a great showman with a quick sense of humor. His most memorable concert was in Italy with a full orchestra. He was performing before a packed house and his technique was incredible, his tone was fantastic, [...]

July 13, 2007

June Roundup: Rates Fall For Second Consecutive Week

Written by Realty Times Staff
In Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.67 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending June 28, 2007, down from the previous week when it averaged 6.69 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.78 [...]