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May 24, 2012

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows for Third Consecutive Week

For the third week in a row, fixed rate mortgages reached record lows, according to the latest data released by Freddie Mac. The most popular mortgage, the 30-year-fixed mortgage, fell to 3.79 percent last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage has … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2012

Is it Cheaper to Buy than to Rent?

Now more than ever may be a better time to buy instead of rent. According to the online real estate company Trulia, buying a home is more affordable than renting in 98 of the top 100 housing markets. Home prices … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2012

National Association of Realtors Predicts Home Sales will Jump in 2012

If the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is right in its predictions, existing-home sales will rise from 7 to 10 percent in 2012. This increase would mark the highest level of existing-home sales in the past five years. The NAR … Continue reading →

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March 1, 2012

Say Goodbye to Your Filing Cabinet and Go Paperless

In today’s society, everyone is embracing the digital age. First, “snail mail” became email. Now, everything from buying movies and musical albums to groceries can be done online. At RE/MAX Premier Group, we’ve joined the movement and taken our transactions … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2012

Choosing Between Two Houses

When house hunting, many homebuyers become torn between two houses they love. Sometimes you and your spouse have different favorites. Or perhaps you genuinely love two houses equally. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2012

Avoid a Money Pit

While they make for some funny movies, real-life money pits can cause great distress and financial burdens.   Here are some tips to avoid buying a money pit:   Check the foundation. Some of the biggest problems in a house … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2012

15 Gifts for the Home Under $100

Water Faucet Light: $14.95 A Name in Unique, Framed Print: $59.99 Customized 3D Crystal: Starting at $70 Universal Remote Control Pillow: $39.99 Donut Maker: $19.99   Gaming Chair: $43.39 Stainless Steel Ice Cubes: $14.99  Recycled Vinyl Record Bowls: $26.99 Personalized … Continue reading →

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December 8, 2011

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Buy a Home

‘Tis the season to be with family, brave the crowds, enjoy those winter sports . . . and buy a home. That’s right. Although most homes are sold during the spring and summer months, many homebuyers choose to take advantage … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2011

New HARP Refinance Program

The new Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) that will allow many underwater homeowners to refinance their homes is being modified. HARP was first introduced in 2009; however, not many homeowners utilized its benefits. The new HARP program will allow more … Continue reading →

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October 13, 2011

30 Money Saving Tips

Do you want to buy a new home, but you haven’t saved up quite enough money yet for a down payment? Are you already a homeowner on a tight budget? Do you just need to save more money so you … Continue reading →

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