Category Archives: Advice & Tips

How does the election affect mortgage rates?

By thelokengroup | Published November 6, 2012

          We were curious. What’s on the horizon with interest rates? Will they stay low? Will they go up? Our friend (and mortgage guru) Steve Kyles at Legacy Mutual Mortgage weighs in on the connection between interest rates and the election (keep reading – you don’t want to miss this!). ————————– [...]

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Why Buy Now – Part 1

By thelokengroup | Published July 25, 2012

It’s a tough question, and there are a lot of factors to consider. So many, in fact, that we’re going to break this topic up into 2 posts – be on the lookout for part 2 next week! The Current Market Interest rates are LOW right now. What does this mean for you? This could [...]

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Stay Informed: June Housing Trends

By thelokengroup | Published June 27, 2012

The June Housing Trends Newsletter is here! Our Housing Trends Newsletter has national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a new home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. The newsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of [...]

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What to Expect When Selling Your Home

By thelokengroup | Published May 19, 2012

Emotions Moving is a big decision and a big change in your life, and can be an emotional time. Moving Plan Like I said, selling your home is a big step, so it’s important to have a plan! Know where you are moving and make sure you are pre-approved for a loan on your new [...]

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Stay Informed: Housing Trends

By thelokengroup | Published May 3, 2012

It’s our job to stay up-to-date on housing trends and real estate news, and we like to keep you in the loop, too! Our Housing Trends Newsletter has national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a new home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested [...]

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10 Tips for a Greener Home

By thelokengroup | Published April 22, 2012

This Earth Day, we’re bringing you 10 practical ideas you can use to make your home a more eco-friendly place! 1. Conduct a Home Energy Assessment Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy, this simple audit can help you pinpoint energy efficient upgrades you can make in your home – be “greener” AND [...]

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