Coldwell Banker Hearthside, Realtors - Rowland H Barker

05/10/2017

I am now a Senior Real Estate Specialist. If you or anyone you know need help buying or selling, please reach out to me.

03/01/2017

03/16/2016

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Kitchen Remodel - Coldwell Banker Blue Matter http://s.sm.cc/AVUgEA

Home Depot & Coldwell Banker Real Estate teamed up to provide you with the ultimate guide to kitchen remodeling.

03/16/2016

4 Quick and Easy Ways to Brighten Up a Living Room -
If your living room is looking old and tired, try brightening it up with these simple tips.
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If your living room is looking old and tired, try brightening it up with these simple tips.

03/16/2016

Would you choose wallpaper over paint? Here's a few surprising reasons why it could be the easier option: http://bit.ly/1WfmEzS

03/16/2016

Mortgage Rates Again at Historic Lows - http://go2l.ink/zxa
Bottom Line- If you are thinking of buying your first home or moving up to your ultimate dream home, now is a great time to get a sensational rate on your mortgage.

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Bottom Line- If you are thinking of buying your first home or moving up to your ultimate dream home, now is a great time to get a sensational rate on your mortgage. Apply Now - http://www.northeastequitable.com/home-purchase/

03/11/2016

Best Practices for Paying Off Your Mortgage - Coldwell Banker Blue Matter http://s.sm.cc/rB18yA

In the last post in a three-part series about deciphering mortgages, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Market Specialist Les Christie shares best practices for paying off your mortgage.

03/04/2016

4 Signs a Property Is Worth Buying and Renting Out - Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com http://s.sm.cc/gd0Uuw

When investing in real estate, there are a few ways to separate the cash cows from the lemons. Here are some signs an investment property is a solid bet.

02/24/2016

Would You Use Virtual Reality to Renovate Your Home? http://s.sm.cc/oib7nw

Architecture can be confusing, but immersion in a computer-generated 3-D world soon may help

02/13/2016

Benefits of Installing a Smart Door Lock - Pro.com Blog http://s.sm.cc/MweaIQ

Learn more about sleek smart locks, which integrates with your smartphone to allow you to control access to your home in a variety of ways.

02/12/2016

13 Mistakes Not to Make If You Ever Want to Sell Your Home http://s.sm.cc/6CLOJQ

If you plan to sell your home someday (and most people do), it's important to always consider the long-term consequences of short-term design decisions. Remember, when it comes to resale value, timeless trumps trendy every time. So, before you install a state-of-the-art sports court, invest in a luxury hot tub, or convert your garage into extra living space, keep in mind the following complaints home buyers often express about certain home enhancements.

02/05/2016

The Top 10 Real Estate Stories of the Past 10 Years http://s.sm.cc/ACkKXw

To celebrate Zillow’s 10-year anniversary, we’re looking back over the past decade and taking stock of the events that have defined real estate as we know it today. Here are the highs and lows that have made this past decade so exciting and volatile. 1. Market collapse The housing bubble fueled by subprime mortgages, low interest rates, and federal policies to promote affordable housing finally burst in 2008 when Washington Mutual declared bankruptcy and housing prices dropped dramatically. When the housing bubble burst, many homeowners found they could no longer pay their mortgages. The market collapse resulted in millions of foreclosures and contributed significantly to the Great Recession. Homeowners across the country lost their savings and investment as home values depreciated. 2. Federal takeover of Fannie and Freddie In September 2008, the federal government took temporary control of the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The two companies exp