1. Historic Homes
Built circa 1794, the Crocker Tavern House, located at 3095 Main Street #6A Barnstable, Massachusetts, once served as a meeting place for patriots prior to and during the Revolutionary War. According to the Barnstable Historical Commission, activities that took place at the Crocker Tavern House played a crucial role in securing the independence of the United States from England. Not only is this home historic, it is beautiful too!
2. Beautifying Your Garden
Is your garden “keeping up with the Joneses?” If not, a little fresh mulch in your flower beds can help you step up your game. In many locales around the country, you can get free garden mulch to beautify your beds. Boulder County, CO and Pinellas County, FL are two municipalities that offer their residents this free service. Check with your county or city to see if they have a similar program.
3. Watching Mortgage Rates Dive
There is nothing better than watching mortgage rates fall in real time, especially if you are in the market to purchase or refinance. Rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage are at historic lows. Just this past week alone they hovered between 4.45-4.5 percent! The monthly payment difference between a 30-year fixed mortgage at 5.5 percent vs. one at 4.5 percent is more than 10 percent–that is a lot of money. Check out the mortgage payment calculator to see how much you can save!
4. Beachfront Cabins on Private Islands
Located in South Puget Sound on Herron Island at 1201 E Madrona Blvd. Lakebay, WA 98349, this 1,200 sq ft. home is an ideal hideaway and it’s less than 2 hours from the busy streets of Seattle. And, it’s for sale for $239,000, which works out to be a $961/month mortgage payment. Herron Island is only accessible by ferry from roughly 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. most days and its maximum driving speed limit is 15 miles per hour. This beachfront cabin is the perfect place to watch Orca whales breach during the summer months.
5. Agents Helping Out Prospective Home Buyers
On Zillow Advice, a prospective homeowner asks, ” I am interested in a house that is not on the market. Can I contact the owners about selling?” That same day, five real estate agents answered with suggestions on how to go about it. That is one way to find your dream home! Thank you to the agents who chimed in.