by Marti Reeder | Jan 11, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Warranty, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance, Reporter
Because your home is one of your most valuable investments, it is important to protect it. There are two primary ways to do that: homeowners’ insurance and home warranty. While both are important resources, they cover different things. Here are some of the key...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 9, 2015 | Economy, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Mortgage, News
Last week the Federal Reserve left November interest rates alone, but economists like Harm Bandholz of UniCredit in New York are anticipating a possible rate increase in December. “The Fed is seriously considering a December rate hike,” said Bandholz in a Reuters...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 5, 2015 | Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, Reporter
Last month we talked about how a low credit score can affect your ability to qualify for a home loan and purchase your next home. Today we’re going to talk about how to improve your credit score with these 6 tips! Stay on top of payments. While this seems obvious,...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 10, 2015 | Budgeting, Credit, Disclosures, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Making an Offer, Reporter
Tired of apartment living? Have a growing family? Want a space you can call your own? Buying your first home can be complicated, but these tips will make buying your first home easy-breezy. Know how much home you can afford. Look at your average monthly budget and see...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 13, 2015 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Moving, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter, Seasonal
It’s summertime, and the housing market is HOT, HOT, HOT! For families, this is often the best time of year to buy. The kids are out of school, and you can purchase a home and get settled in before the start of the new school year. If that doesn’t convince you, here...