Mortgage Applications Drop but Activity Remains Strong
Total mortgage applications were down this week, even as mortgage rates held steady near record lows. Overall applications dropped 2.5%, while refinances dipped 4%, and purchase…
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4 Reasons Why You May Want to Hire an Interior Designer
Whether you’re redesigning your whole house or just freshening up a room or two, there are many reasons why you may want to hire an interior…
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Feeling Disconnected While Working Remotely? Try These Tricks
Remote work has become the norm for many Americans these pandemic-fueled days, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. And while the arrangement…
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The 2020 NAR Conference Is Going Virtual. Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Attending a Virtual Seminar
Events everywhere have been shifting to virtual platforms amid the coronavirus crisis — and the real estate industry is no different. The National Association of REALTORS®…
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7 Bathroom Renovation Trends to Watch
With many Americans isolating at home, there’s never been a better time to renovate and remodel. After all, you’re spending most of your time on the…
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How to Make a Mood Board to Redecorate a Room
A mood board is another word for a collage that has an interior design focus. Professional designers use this tool to help focus their thoughts on…
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Purchases, Refis Jump as Rates Dip Again
Mortgage activity jumped over Labor Day weekend, with refinances rising 3% over the week, and purchase loans up a slight 0.2%. Both are still up considerably…
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6 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Refinancing a Mortgage
It may seem like everyone is refinancing their mortgages these days — and it’s no wonder why. Historically low rates have been making headlines throughout the…
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Here’s What Real Estate Agents Need to Know about Marketing Themselves on Twitter
If you’ve been thinking about joining Twitter, you’re not alone. There are roughly 48.35 million active Twitter users in the United States and around 42% of…
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Mortgage Activity Falls Again Despite Rates Declining to Near Historic Lows
Mortgage applications decreased again this week, dropping 2.0% from this time last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey.…
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