Freddie Debuts Remodeling Loan for Fixer-Upper Buyers

Freddie Debuts Remodeling Loan for Fixer-Upper Buyers Freddie Mac | REALTOR® Mag News | June 21, 2019 As homes age, more homeowners are looking to remodeling to spruce up their properties. Of the nation’s stock of 137 million units, nearly 80% are at least 20 years old, and 40% are at least 50 years old. Freddie Mac says its new mortgage product is to help home buyers finance or refinance fixer-uppers. Eligible buyers will be able to finance the purchase of their home and the cost of

Southern Fried Corn

Southern Fried Corn Recipe One of my favorite comfort foods is southern fried corn.  Simple but decadent home cooking and a great side for any weekend supper.  Never had fried corn?  Give it a try… 4 ears corn, shaved to cob (milk is good) 2 slices bacon, crumbled, keep drippings in skillet 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup red onion, small diced 2 tablespoons butter Salt, Pepper - to taste 1 green onion, thinly sliced garnish (optional) Prep all ingredients in advance.  In large cast iron

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Mortgage Rates Hold at 2-Year Lows for Another Week

Mortgage Rates Hold at 2-Year Lows for Another Week Freddie Mac | June 14, 2019 Home buyers are reaping some of the lowest borrowing costs in years this buying season. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained unchanged from last week at 3.82%, which matched last week for the lowest average since September 2017. “Mortgage rates were mostly unchanged from last week due to easing of trade tensions with Mexico, which helped stabilize markets,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “These

Driveway Cracks - Repair, Resurface, Replace

Driveway Cracks?  Repair, Resurface or Replace Kenneth Bargers | June 2019 Newsletter The driveway is the homeowners’ more important property items to maintain as an esthetic feature and as a necessity for the home’s daily living.  As the solid surface driveway ages, it is inevitable that harsh weather conditions and traffic over the years create deterioration and possible integrity issues to the foundation.  Have you noticed a crack or crack-line in your driveway?  Whether a small crack to

A Surprise Tops the List of Great Markets for Buyers

A Surprise Tops the List of Great Markets for Buyers realtor.com | June 5, 2019 The top housing market for home buyers in the country is … drum roll … Albany, N.Y., according to a newly released realtor.com® study. The combination of low sales price growth and more homes for sale is making Albany a hot choice for home buyers, according to the study. The median list price was about $295,000 in April—about 5% below the national median of $310,000. “It’s a very middle-class, homey city,” Anthony

Mortgage Rates Drop to 2-Year Lows

Mortgage Rates Drop to 2-Year Lows Freddie Mac | June 7, 2019 This marks the sixth consecutive weekly decline for mortgage rates, leaving some borrowers wondering how low will they go. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.82% this week, the lowest average since September 2017. “While the drop in mortgage rates is a good opportunity for consumers to save on their mortgage payment, our research indicates that there can be a wider dispersion among mortgage rate offers,” says Sam Khater,

Greater Nashville Home Sales Soar as Spring Turns to Summer

Greater Nashville Home Sales Soar as Spring Turns to Summer Greater Nashville REALTORS® Press Releases | June 7, 2019 May Home Sales Break All Time Record High NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 7, 2019) – There were 4,172 home closings reported for the month of May according to figures provided by Greater Nashville REALTORS®. This figure is up 10 percent from the 3,767 closings reported for the same period last year.  “The Greater Nashville housing market has hit an all-time high with record breaking