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June 2016 - Posts

• What Is HARP and How Can It Help Homeowners Save Money?

  Homeowners who want to refinance their mortgage to take advantage of today’s record-low interest rates may have stumbled across the term “HARP.” But what is it? The acronym stands for the Home Affordable Refinance Program, and it can Read More... Posted Thursday, June 30, 2016 6:45 PM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• 5 STEPS TO FIND PERFECT FURNITURE FOR YOUR NEW HOME

  Congratulations on your new home! This is an opportunity to think holistically about the interior design and decoration of your home. Have you ever been in a house where nothing seems to go with anything else? A house with stylistic clashes in its furniture Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 29, 2016 6:19 AM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• 10 WAYS TO QUICKLY UP YOUR HOME VALUE FOR A SUMMER SALE

  Planning to sell your home this summer? You may have a little - or a lot - to do in order to get your home market ready. But you don't need a huge budget. These 10 tips can help you get it looking great with little effort, and cash. 1. Paint Crisp Read More... Posted Monday, June 27, 2016 10:17 AM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• DIY OR EXPERT EDITION: 4 HOME RENO PROJECTS AND WHO SHOULD HANDLE THEM

  As summer rolls around and the days grow longer and hotter, the kids are finally out of school and the pool water should be approaching an ideal temperature. Right now, home improvement projects are probably the last thing on your mind. But as it turns Read More... Posted Friday, June 24, 2016 7:15 AM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• THE HOMEBUYING CHECKLIST THAT COULD KEEP YOU FROM BUYING THE WRONG HOME

  If you're in the process of buying a house or are getting ready to, you may be overwhelmed by all the possibilities - and all the details. It can be easy to lose sight of some of the things that are important to you when you're seduced by pretty Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:09 AM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• ASK THE HOA EXPERT: OUTDOOR FURNITURE IN THE COMMON AREA

  Question : A resident puts her outdoor furniture in the common area adjacent to her unit, insisting she was given permission by the developer. Answer : A claim that permission was granted by the developer is not valid since the developer has no right Read More... Posted Monday, June 20, 2016 7:08 PM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• 4 TIPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR NEW HOME'S VALUE

  Unfortunately, you can't just expect to buy a home and have its value automatically rise along with inflation and the home market as a whole - Unless you live in downtown Manhattan! Maintaining the value of your home is all about making sensible improvements Read More... Posted Thursday, June 16, 2016 6:38 AM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 1 Comments

• Existing-Home Sales Rise in April for Second Straight Month

  WASHINGTON (May 20, 2016) — Despite ongoing inventory shortages and faster price growth, existing-home sales sustained their recent momentum and moved higher for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Read More... Posted Monday, June 13, 2016 7:06 PM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 1 Comments

• Money Secrets Revealed: Buy a Home Like a Banker

  Buying a home is a huge financial transaction, one you may do only once or twice in your life. So it’s understandable you might wonder if you’re botching the job. Is the home you picked a good investment? Or did you perhaps wimp out too soon Read More... Posted Friday, June 10, 2016 6:15 AM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• It’s a Great Time to Sell a Home—and to Buy Again

  Across the United States, home sellers are feeling good. Great , in fact. And why shouldn’t they? The residential real estate market is healthier now than it has been in over a decade. Across the board, we’re seeing strong demand turn into Read More... Posted Thursday, June 09, 2016 6:02 AM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• 7 Fixes to Do Now to Sell Your House in the Spring

  Many home sellers are taking down the “For Sale” signs as they take a break from hosting open houses and celebrate the holidays with family. But the off-market reprieve also offers an opportunity for sellers to upgrade their homes and better Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 07, 2016 6:58 PM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Surefire Tactics to Getting More Money for Your Home

  All home sellers hope their place will fetch a big, fat price. And while you can’t control everything that determines a house’s market rate—like, say, the state of the stock market or the quality of your local school district—there Read More... Posted Thursday, June 02, 2016 6:48 AM by CENTURY 21 Gold Real Estate | 0 Comments