Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100
Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak
The government confirms what the private-sector Case-Shiller Index reported yesterday. Nationwide, average home values slipped in October. Continue reading
New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory
According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high. Continue reading
America’s Top 10 Safest Cities, Ranked
Looking for safe cities in which to live? A recent study may help you. Continue reading
Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions
Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that’s required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it’s still December. Continue reading
Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong
Home resales moved to a 10-month high in November, the latest in a series of strong showings from the housing sector. Continue reading
Housing Starts Show Strength In Housing
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Single-Family Housing Starts rose to 447,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis in November — a 2 percent increase from October. Continue reading
Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume
In another good sign for the housing market, today’s home builders believe that the housing market has turned a corner. Homebuilder confidence is at a 19-month high. Continue reading
How To Keep Your Dishwasher Mold- and Mildew-Free
Your dishwasher is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Here’s how to keep yours clean. Continue reading
Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011
As mortgage rates drop, so do housing payments. It’s a good time to consider refinancing your home, or making an offer on a new one. Mortgage payment affordability has never been so high in history. Continue reading