In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]
Archives: December 2017
BREAKING: Fed Plans Another Rate Hike, 30-Year Mortgage Rate Predicted at 4.15%
As one of the last actions of the outgoing Fed Chairman, Janet Yellen announced another .25 percent increase in the Fed Fund rate. This continues to signal a strengthening economy, with future rate increases likely as the economy remains strong. What does that mean for home buyers? A .25 percent increase in the 30-year mortgage rate means a […]
12 Month-by-Month Goals for Your New Home
‘Tis the season — for goal planning, that is! Many people spend December reflecting on the year and creating a list of goals to aim for in the New Year, and recent home buyers are no exception. If you’re thinking about ways to preserve that “new-to-you” feeling in your home and keep the clutter at […]