by Stig Bergquist | Aug 4, 2022 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Renters, Buying a Home, Mortgage Rates
According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.30% in the week ending July 28, down from 5.54% the week before. While lower, it is still higher than the 2.80% recorded for last year at this time. Starting in January, mortgage rates rose quickly...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 14, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Renters, Buying a Home, Home Inspection, Neighborhood
If you’re starting to think about looking for a new home, picking the neighborhood can seem almost as complicated as picking the house itself. Here are five things to keep in mind as you explore neighborhoods you might like to live in. 1. Time the Commute to Your Job...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 29, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Advice for Renters, Buying a Home, Extraordinary Homes, Home Decorating, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance
Many home experts advise setting aside between one and three percent of your home’s value every year to cover repair and maintenance costs. This amount should cover occasional issues like a leaking pipe or a cracked window. But more significant problems lead to bigger...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 29, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Advice for Renters, Holidays, Home Decorating, Home Improvement
Repainting a room or your entire house is a great way to bring a brand-new look to your home. But it can also be messy and time-consuming to do yourself and expensive if you hire professionals. Also, if you don’t like the results, you have to start again from scratch....
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 27, 2020 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Renters, Holidays, Social Distancing, Tips & Tricks
There is nothing better than traditions during the holiday season, especially in years like this one. What better time to create new traditions and honor old ones than moving into a new space. While you may not be able to do everything the same as always, now is the...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 8, 2020 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Renters, Buying a Home, Home Inspection
If you’re starting to think about looking for a new home, picking the neighborhood can seem almost as complicated as picking the house itself. Here are five things to keep in mind as you explore neighborhoods you might like to live in. 1. Time the Commute to Your Job...
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