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Mortgage Interest Rates increasing, What does it mean to me in dollars and cents ?Recent stock market drop was reaction to anticipation of quicker interest rate increases, see excerpt from The New

Real Estate 2018: What to ExpectAs we head into a new year, the most common question we receive is, “What’s the outlook for real estate in 2018?” It’s not just potential buyers and sellers

Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) SenseINTRODUCTIONTurn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a

Great curb appeal not only makes your home the star of the neighborhood, it can also improve its value and help you sell it for more. Whether you’re thinking of listing your home or just want to

The Compound Effect: Building Your Household’s WealthWealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study, 63 percent of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become

5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks UpBy Don Rochelle 5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks UpA common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter

Real Estate 2017: What to Expect, Nationally and San AntonioThe American housing market is stronger than ever! Home values, prices and sales had their strongest numbers in 2016, a sure sign the

8 Scams to Watch Out For This Holiday SeasonThe holidays are a happy time for celebrating with family, friends, and co-workers. Unfortunately, this time of year can also be turned sour by a wide

Top 12 Tips for a Safer Holiday HomeOur world is full of risk at every turn—from perilous jobs to dangerous driving conditions. That’s why we all love to get back to our homes and not worry

What is Home Equity?Home equity seems to be a very simple calculation — the total amount of mortgages owed subtracted from the current market value of a home. Here is a simple example:Current

8 Smart Home Technology Trends that Can Save You MoneyThe ‘smart home’ is the new ‘internet of things’, or objects that can serve you better by communicating with each other or directly

How much will increasing interest rate changes affect me in dollars and cents?There is a lot of talk going around about interest rates increasing,On CNBC 09/12/16 -  Mortgage rates took