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Monthly Archives: January 2012

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Supply Of New Homes At 6.1 Months Nationwide

Posted on January 31, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold in December 2011 slipped 2 percent to 307,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis nationwide. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Census Bureau, New Home Sales, New Home Supply

5 Simple Ways To Declutter Your Home

Posted on January 30, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

When a home is listed for sale, its “clutter” can be the difference between a rapid sale and no sale at all. Continue reading →

Posted in Around The Home | Tagged Clutter, Home Sales, Listing

Pending Home Sales Index Posts Second Best Month Since April 2010

Posted on January 27, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

The housing market continues to show signs of improvement, propelled by low home prices and the cheapest mortgage rates of all-time. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged NAR, Pending Home Sales Index, PHSI

A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 25, 2012)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve | Tagged Ben Bernanke, Fed Funds Rate, FOMC

The Federal Reserve Meets Today : Mortgage Rates Expected To Move

Posted on January 25, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

The Federal Open Market Committee adjourns from a scheduled 2-day meeting today, its first of 8 scheduled meetings this year. Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve | Tagged 30-Year Fixed, Fed Funds Rate, FOMC

Existing Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

Posted on January 24, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, December’s Existing Home Sales climbed by 120,00 units overall from the month prior on its way to an 11-month high. Continue reading →

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

When Should I Change My Home’s Air Filters?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

Home air filters trap and remove dust and particles from the air you breathe; leaving clean air to circulate your home. How long has it been since you last changed your home’s air filters? Continue reading →

Posted in Around The Home | Tagged Air Filter, Health, HVAC

Behind The Housing Starts Headlines, The Story That Matters

Posted on January 20, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

Single-family housing starts climbed 4 percent last month to 470,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. This is the highest number of Single-Family Housing Starts since April 2010 — the last month of last year’s home buyer tax credit. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Homebuilder Confidence, Housing Starts, New Home Sales

Home Builders See More Sales, Higher Prices Ahead

Posted on January 19, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

Homebuilder confidence is soaring, reaching levels not seen in more than 4 years. Continue reading →

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

Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low

Posted on January 18, 2012 by fhsjiBlog

Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged Foreclosures, RealtyTrac, REO

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