Homes are going under contract at a quickening pace. In May, for the second time in 3 months, the Pending Home Sales Index crossed the 100 barrier, stretching to 101.1. A "pending … [Read more...]
Tips To Keep Your Home Cooler Without Turning Down The Thermostat
07/02/2012 By
The typical U.S. household "loses" up to 30% of its annual heating and cooling bill to energy inefficiencies, according to ENERGY STAR®. The good news is that there are dozens … [Read more...]
FHFA : Home Values Up 3% Since Last Year
06/29/2012 By
The Federal Home Finance Agency's Home Price Index shows home values up 0.8% in April on a monthly, seasonally-adjusted basis. April marks the third consecutive month during … [Read more...]
Simple Real Estate Definitions : Right To Cancel
06/28/2012 By
As part of the federal Truth-in-Lending Act, refinancing homeowners are granted a 3-day "cooling off" period post-closing during which they retain the right to rescind, or … [Read more...]
New Home Sales Rise To 2-Year High
06/27/2012 By
The new construction market continues to improve. As reported by the Census Bureau, 369,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. A "new … [Read more...]
Existing Home Sales Slip 2% In May
06/26/2012 By
Home resales slipped last month; a slight setback for the nation's housing market's recovery. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, Existing Home Sales fell to … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Proper Paint Color(s) For A Room
06/25/2012 By
Whether you're moving into a new home and want to make it "yours", or just want to change the feel of your current place, a painting project is an easy way forward. Painting is … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Make New Lows At 3.66%
06/22/2012 By
Mortgage rates have resumed their downward trend. According to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the national average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell 5 … [Read more...]
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (June 20, 2012)
06/20/2012 By
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday. For the fifth consecutive meeting, … [Read more...]
Housing Starts Up 26% In Last 12 Months
06/20/2012 By
Sometimes, the housing data headlines tell just half the tale. The stories on May's Housing Starts figures are proving to be a terrific illustration. Tuesday, the Census Bureau … [Read more...]
