Dee Marie Fisher

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Can a 1% Hike in Mortgage Rates Really Stall Housing?

Interest Rates and House Prices Last week's jump in mortage rates was the largest jump in 26 years from 3.98 ...
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The Big Bucks That Make the Greatest Impact on Your Home’s Value

Home Improvements Can Equal Higher Home Values When home buyers first buy their property they usually make a list of ...
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Do Energy Efficient Homes Have Lower Defaults?

Does buying an energy efficient house decrease home mortgage defaults? Is there a connection between the monthly savings on utility ...
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Your Home Used to be WHAT?

One-of-a-Kind Converted Homes How interesting is this……. Warehouses, factories, barns, and churches are more commonly being re-purposed into residences, but for ...
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Home Features Buyers Will Pay Extra For

Many of the features homeowners desire involve the kitchen. These include stainless steel appliances and a kitchen island. The kitchen ...
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Strategies to Be An Attractive Homebuyer

Home Buyers need to have an edge over other buyers The real estate market is HOT along the coast of ...
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Down Payments – Higher or Lower?

Down Payment Options on Buying a Home Finding the right balance between a down payment and a loan amount may ...
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The 7 SIMPLE Steps of Escrow in California

What is Escrow? In order to obtain home financing and have a home loan funded, a buyer must go through ...
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Private Mortgage Insurance Spelled Out

PMI allows low down payments for home buyer Any time you are financing a loan that is higher that 80% (Loan-to-Value) ...
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Repairing Your Credit After a Short-Sale or Foreclosure

Credit Score Tips Short-selling your home may be a way to lift a financial burden off your shoulders and the ...
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