Posted in Selling Real Estate, Tips and Advice, real estate, tagged baking, baking scents, basements, bathrooms, butter cream, candles, cinnamon, fragrances, french vanilla, fruit, vanilla scents on May 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Even in today’s market when it seems like a bad time to sell your home, you can take comfort in knowing that just one small action can make the difference in getting your home sold.
Some call it “scentmosphere”. It’s not a new word to many people but very foreign to others and it’s now becoming [...]
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Posted in Buying Real Estate, Missouri, Tips and Advice, real estate, tagged Americans, borrower, credit, economy, Fannie Mae, financial, fixed loan, foreclosures, Freddie Mac, homeowners, interest, lenders, liar loans, loan, loan terms, marketplace, Missouri, mortgage, mortgage rates, payments, real estate, refinance on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Since we came into 2008, just about all we have heard is real estate and mortgage concerns. Interest levels are now bobbing around 6% for a 30-year fixed loan. If you want to refinance now, you will find interest rates very close to the historic lows seen in 2003. These mortgage rates are important because [...]
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Posted in Buying Real Estate, Lake of the Ozarks, Tips and Advice, real estate, tagged air conditioners, appliances, buying a new home, ceiling fan, curtains, doors, electricity, energy, energy bills, energy efficient, Energy Star, fan, fluorescent light bulbs, gas, go green, household, leaks, money, programmable thermostats, save energy, summer, technology, thermostat, trees, upgrade, windows on May 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Summer will be kicking into gear across the country soon. You can almost hear the air conditioners starting up already. And with it comes higher energy bills. On average, a household will spend $1,900 a year on energy, using electricity and gas. And much of the energy is wasted money.
Good thing technology has come [...]
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Posted in Buying Real Estate, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Tips and Advice, real estate, tagged closing costs, credit report, dream home, fireplaces, flooring, fun, home, house, Lake of the Ozarks, Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, lender, Missouri, mortgage, mortgage calculator, pre approved, real estate, recreation on May 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Before you start looking for a home, you need to know how much you qualify for. A mortgage calculator will help you determine how much you can afford with your down payment and closing costs. It will also show you what your monthly payments will be. Make sure you check your credit report to see [...]
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