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As the temperature in many areas of the country starts to cool down, you might think that the housing market will do the same. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Here are 4 reasons you should consider buying your dream home this winter instead of waiting for spring! 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s   latest   Home Price Index   reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.3% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.2% over the next year. The bottom in home prices has come and gone. Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense. 2. Mortgage Interest Rates are Projected to Increase Your monthly housing cost is as much related to the price you pay for your home as it is to the mortgage interest rate you secure. Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market   Survey   shows that interest rates for a 30-year mortgage are currently at 4.08%. The ...

Banish the winter blahs for a radically better outlook this season. It’s been a long day at work and you just want to get home and relax on your deck. But, it’s already dark outside and that chill in the air is telling you it’s time to pull out your parka. So, you choose to stay inside. But the indoors feel more like a dank cave than a welcoming oasis.   You don’t have to succumb to the winter blahs. Just implement a few of these ideas, and you’ll be warm and comfy inside until winter’s worst blows over. 1. Clean Your Light Fixtures and Bulbs Your home will appear 30% brighter — without turning on more lights. Related:  Did You Know Dirty Bulbs Are Energy Wasters? 2. Keep the Cold Air Out It’s not just window and door leaks killing your cozy vibe. Don’t forget to plug stealthy gaps around recessed lights, electrical boxes, and wall outlets. Use a lit incense stick or scented candle to hunt down drafty spots while leaving behind a cozy scent. 3. Dig Out...