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Monthly Archives: December 2010

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Why You Shouldn’t Put Too Much Faith In October’s Case-Shiller Index

Posted on December 30, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

The Case-Shiller Index posted awful numbers in its most recent reading. Each of the index’s 20 tracked markets showed home price deterioration between September’s and October’s respective reports. Some markets fell as much as 2.9 percent. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged admin, Case-Shiller Index, Home Values

Housing And Mortgage Predictions For 2011

Posted on December 29, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

With 2010 coming to a close, the “experts” are out in full force, making predictions for next year’s housing and mortgage markets on business television and in the papers. Continue reading →

Posted in The Economy | Tagged Housing, Mortgage, Predictions

New Home Sales Rise In November; Hint At Strong Winter 2011

Posted on December 28, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

Like most housing data from November, the most recent New Home Sales report showed sales volume increasing last month, and home supplies falling. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Existing Home Sales, Home Supplies, New Home Sales

Would Your Kitchen Pass A Health Inspection?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

Americans spend a lot of time cooking and eating in their kitchens. What are you doing to keep yours germ- and bacteria-free? Continue reading →

Posted in Around The Home | Tagged Cleaning, Kitchen, The Today Show

Home Inventory Dwindles Into The New Year

Posted on December 23, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

Existing Home Sales jumped another 6 percent in November, the report’s third month of improvement since bottoming in July. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Existing Home Sales, Home Supply, Home Values

Housing Starts Rise In November, But With A High Margin Of Error

Posted on December 22, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

The number of single-family Housing Starts increased in November, adding 30,000 units as compared to October. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Housing Starts, Margin of Error

Foreclosure Activity Plunges (But With An Asterisk)

Posted on December 21, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

November marked the first time since February 2009 that the number of monthly foreclosures filings failed to surpass 300,000 units. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Foreclosures, RealtyTrac

How To Erase Furniture Scratches With A Walnut

Posted on December 20, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

In this short video from HowCast, you’ll learn how to use a walnut and a soft cloth to erase scratches from furniture. Continue reading →

Posted in Around The Home | Tagged DIY, Furniture Repair

Why Builder Confidence Surveys Matter To Buyers Of New Homes

Posted on December 17, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

Despite an unfavorable HMI reading, home builders might still be less willing to “make a deal”; holding out for a better 2011. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged HMI, Housing Market Index, NAHB

Simple Real Estate Definitions : Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments

Posted on December 16, 2010 by fhsjiBlog

Loan-level pricing adjustments are mandatory loan fees based on a borrower’s specific default risk. Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate Definitions | Tagged LLPA, Risk-Based Pricing

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