National market update Existing-Home Sales Grow 2.0 Percent in October WASHINGTON (November 21, 2017) — Existing-home sales increased in October to their strongest pace since earlier this summer, but continual supply shortages led to fewer closings on an annual basis for the second straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, which…
When was the last time you took a close look at your home’s foundation? If you find yourself racking your brain trying to determine whether it was last spring, or two summers ago, it’s definitely been too long. From simple tasks to time-consuming projects, homeowners often don’t have the time—or the space on their to-do…
Gratitude- Turn Gratitude into Action This season of the year is full of talk about gratitude and thankfulness. It’s important to spend some time reflecting on everything you have to be thankful for in your life. But don’t just let this season be about gratitude. Turn your gratitude into action. Here are five ideas for…
16 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs First way to lower your Homeowners insurance costs is to raise your deductible. If you can afford to pay more toward a loss that occurs, your premiums will be lower. Buy your homeowners and auto policies from the same company. You will usually qualify for a discount….
Coffee: Tips from your Charlotte Realtor at Dupont Real Estate Coffee consumption is on the rise, reported by the National Coffee Association. Sixty-two percent of the survey respondents reportedly drink more than one cup of coffee on a daily basis. Whether your taste buds prefer light or dark, there’s a new study out that may…
Hidden Sweeteners It’s nice to treat yourself every once in a while with a sweet snack. Everything in moderation, right? But what if your daily sugar intake is a lot higher than you think? According to the American Heart Association, the daily sugar intake for adult males should be less than 36 gram (9 teaspoons)…
Waterfront Property- Coming Soon Are you looking for a waterfront property located 15 minutes to uptown or the airport? This property will be available soon. Contact us at Dupont Realty to see this wonderful home.
Home Staging for a Modern World We touched on this earlier this year, but it bears repeating – the accent color of 2012 is bright, bold and orange. The Pantone Color Institute recommends the reddish orange Tangerine Tango to replace last year’s pink Honeysuckle. The Academy of Home Staging explains that this color has a…
Read before you refinance 18:54 EDT, October 14th, 2011 Friday, October 14, 2011 FHA Refis on Original Low Monthly MI Terms Could Give Borrowers Higher Savings An idea that is taking capture of the industry is that of FHA streamline refinances calculated with the original terms of lower monthly mortgage insurance. Originally, Monthly MI…
