Tile is among the most versatile home surfacing materials. It can be as functional and good-looking on your home's walls as it can be on counter tops, adding a polished look to … [Read more...]
Building Permits On The Rise
03/23/2012 By
The new construction housing market appears primed for growth this season. According to the Census Bureau, the number of single-family building permits issued in February rose to … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report
03/15/2012 By
The U.S. economy is expanding, fueled by a renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending. As reported by the Census Bureau, Retail Sales in February, excluding cars and … [Read more...]
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (March 13, 2012)
03/13/2012 By
Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. For the fourth consecutive month, the … [Read more...]
The Fed Meets Today : Protecting Your Housing Payment
03/13/2012 By
The Federal Open Market Committee meets today, its second of 8 scheduled meetings this year. As a home buyer or would-be refinancing household , get ready for changing mortgage … [Read more...]
How To Remove Soap Scum From Shower Doors
03/12/2012 By
Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom. The soap scum that accumulates isn't just unsightly; it contains body oils and skin particles that provide for a … [Read more...]
FHA Drops Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium To 0.01% For Qualified Borrowers
03/09/2012 By
The FHA is making more changes to its flagship FHA Streamline Refinance program. Beginning mid-June 2012, certain current, FHA-backed homeowners will be able to refinance their … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Expected To Rise On A Strong Job Report
03/08/2012 By
With home affordability at an all-time high, buoyed by the lowest mortgage rates ever, it's been a terrific time to buy or refinance a home using a mortgage. The good times may not … [Read more...]
Are You Wasting $471 Per Month On Your Mortgage?
03/07/2012 By
According to Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rate survey, for 13 straight weeks, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage has held below 4.000% for mortgage applicants willing to pay … [Read more...]
Home Affordability Reaches An All-Time High
03/06/2012 By
Home affordability moved higher last quarter, boosted by the lowest mortgage rates in history, a rise in median income, and slow-to-recover home prices throughout the country. … [Read more...]
