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Bruce Brown is a CMPS (Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist) and Senior Loan Officer with Prime Lending. Bruce is also host of Dollars and Homes - Mortgage and Real Estate Talk on KCMO Talk Radio 710 in Kansas City.

Mortgage market and interest rate update for Friday May 17, 2013

Written on May 17, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Federal Reserve, Housing Analysis, Kansas City mortgage, Market Outlook, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, The Economy, Videos

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Benefits Of Owning A Green Home You May Not Have Considered

Written on May 17, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Around The Home

Going green is not just a new trend; it is a way of life that benefits not only the environment, but also your health â and your pocketbook.

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Mortgage market and interest rate update for Thursday May 16, 2013

Written on May 16, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Federal Reserve, Housing Analysis, Kansas City mortgage, Market Outlook, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, The Economy, Videos

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Home Builder Future Sales Confidence Rises To New Highs

Written on May 16, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Housing Analysis

Home builders are gaining confidence in current and future market conditions for new homes, but continue to see below-average foot traffic in new homes.

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Mortgage market and interest rate update for Wednesday May 15, 2013

Written on May 15, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Federal Reserve, Housing Analysis, Kansas City mortgage, Market Outlook, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, The Economy, Videos

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7 Tips To Make Your Living Room More Appealing To Home Buyers

Written on May 15, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Home Selling Tips

One of the most important rooms to stage is the living room, because it is such a central part of the house. This is where a lot of the social activity occurs, so it should appear comfortable and welcoming.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when staging your living room before the next showing of your home:

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Mortgage market and interest rate update for Tuesday May 14, 2013

Written on May 14, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Federal Reserve, Housing Analysis, Kansas City mortgage, Market Outlook, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, The Economy, Videos

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Know Your Real Estate Disclosure Laws Before You Sell Your Home

Written on May 14, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Home Selling Tips

When deciding to sell a piece of real estate, there are certain things you must disclose about the property to the buyer before the sale can go through.

Disclosure laws are put in place to protect the buyer from unknowingly purchasing defective property. Not disclosing certain information about the property can jeopardize the sale, or worse, invite a lawsuit.

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Mortgage market and interest rate update for Monday May 13, 2013

Written on May 13, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Federal Reserve, Housing Analysis, Kansas City mortgage, Market Outlook, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, The Economy, Videos

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 13, 2013

Written on May 13, 2013 by dollarsandhomes in Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates rose last week with average rates a 30-year fixed rate mortgage rising from last week’s 3.35 percent to 3.42 percent with buyers paying all closing costs and 0.7 percent in discount points.

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