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Remember all those hard working mom's this Sunday! They are everywhere, they are in your office, on your client list and even in your family. It only takes a few minutes to let them know that they are appreciated, and those few minutes can mean the world to a mom. Below are few simple ideas to help [Read More]

It may seem overwhelming when first trying to "Green" your home but making a few small Eco-friendly changes to your home can make a huge difference.1. Making some insulation changes to save energy. If re-insulating your entire home isn't in your budget. Start off small and purchase thermal shades fo [Read More]

Ever dreamed of owning a home in Iceland? The real estate market in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is "booming" according to Jason Olafsson of Miklaborg Real Estate. In just the last year and a half the real estate prices have increased between 10-15%. The average home price is between 40 and 50 [Read More]

Spring is in the air...and you know what that means. That's right it's "Real Estate Season"! Spring is the busiest time for buying and selling real estate.For you first time sellers that have never been through the real estate selling process before, here are a few tips to help you get started:Price [Read More]

Mortgage Giant, Freddie Mac released this weeks Prime Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) showing the average mortgage rates on a fixed rate mortgage continuing to climb.The surveys reveals the following:30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.23 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending [Read More]

Before you rent a home, it is important to a have a good awareness of what is expected of both you and of the landlord. Know your rights, be prepared and make this transition a positive experience for all parties involved.Be Prepared. Have all your ducks in a row when you are preparing to meet with [Read More]

Mortgage Giant, Freddie Mac released this weeks Prime Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) showing the average mortgage rates on a fixed rate mortgage rising slightly this week and the percentage of all new applications that were seeking refinancing slipped from 46.9% to 46.2%, this is the lowest level sin [Read More]

Let's start with what we know. According to Realtor.com, at the end of 2016, unemployment was down to 4.6% (the lowest since 2007), consumer confidence was at the highest it's been since 2007 and the home values across the nation had recovered. So, at it's basics, by the end of 2016 we were employed [Read More]

There are plenty of reasons to move, maybe you've received a new job, maybe you just like the name of Kalamazoo. No matter the reason, Trulia has put together a list of the top 10 real estate markets to keep an eye on 2017. The list is based on 5 key topics, including High affordability, strong job [Read More]

Mortgage Giant, Freddie Mac released this weeks Prime Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) showing the average mortgage rates on a fixed rate mortgage continuing to climb since election day.The surveys reveals the following:30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.19 percent with an average 0.4 point f [Read More]