05 Sep 2019
By Mortgage Blog Content

Four Key Injury Prevention Tips On Moving Day

Real Estate
It's more likely that someone will incur an injury on moving day than on an ordinary day. The reason is that people are moving in ways that they don't normally move, loads can be heavy, and accidents do happen. However, most injuries on moving day can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions. Use A Dolly Instead of trying to move more than one box by hand, use a dolly or a hand truck. This inexpensive tool can safely move multiple boxes without you having to lift anything at all. Keep in mind that all the boxes should be of equal size; don't attempt to stack uneven boxes because they…
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04 Sep 2019
By Mortgage Blog Content

Young Home Buyers Are A Growing Trend

Real Estate
A new group of young American adults is emerging as home buyers. These are the young adults who were born after 1995 and are part of the demographic group named Generation Z (Gen Z). In 2019, there are 31.5 million Gen Z members who are adult age. This will increase to 44.5 million adults in this demographic group by 2032 as all the younger members become adults. Right now, there are around 14 million adults in the Gen Z category who are using credit for the first time. Not Too Young To Buy A Home Transunion reports that most Gen Z members are getting credit cards, which is the easiest form…
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30 Aug 2019
By Mortgage Blog Content

Are Tiny Homes Here To Stay?

Real Estate
The average size of an American home has been increasing since the 1970s. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) reports that, in 1973, the median size for a new home in the United States was 1,660 square feet. Over the past 45 years or so, this increased by more than 1,000 square feet. The median size of a new home is now 2,687 square feet. The Problem With Big Houses At first, a big house is appealing until one tries to clean it or pay the utility bills. Many baby boomers, who are now nearing retirement age, are downsizing, especially if their children have all moved away. Moreover, Millennials are the first…
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29 Aug 2019
By Mortgage Blog Content

Join Or Create A Real Estate Investors’ Pool For Fun And Profit

Real Estate
Many baby boomers are reaching retirement age. If they set up their financial planning well, while younger, they should have accumulated enough wealth to have some discretionary money available for making investments. Others, who may be just starting out, have some investment capital but not necessarily enough to buy a piece of commercial real estate on their own. These investors might enjoy a real estate investment pool, also called an investors' club. Pooling Resources One way to get some investment participation in real estate is to pool investment funds needed to have enough for the down payment on a piece of real estate. For example, if the down payment for acquiring…
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27 Aug 2019
By Mortgage Blog Content

Should You Relocate A House To Improve Its Value?

Real Estate
What can be done with a house that is just perfect but it is in a bad neighborhood or a dangerous spot? Think about homes that are in decent condition; yet, too close to the water. America is experiencing flooding now that is not supposed to happen in 500 years. That cute little beach bungalow could easily get wiped out in the next hurricane. It might be time to think about moving those homes to a safer area or higher ground. The International Association of Structural Movers says that around 8,000 homes are moved each year in America. Relocation may be due to hazards, such as the erosion of an oceanfront…
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23 Aug 2019
By Mortgage Blog Content

Tips On Making Friends In Your New Neighborhood

Real Estate
It's often harder to make friends as an adult than it is when you're a child. It's even more challenging to make adult friends when you move into a new neighborhood. You may feel like people already have their own group of friends and aren't looking to include newcomers. Of course, that's just an illusion. Here are some easy ways to implement tips for making friends in your new neighborhood. Put Out The Welcome Mat Make your front door inviting to the neighbors. Place some cheery flower pots near the porch and buy a nice welcome mat for the front door. Be sure to put fresh light bulbs in the porch…
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