Mortgage Rates Fall Back Below 4%
After a brief run-up two weeks ago, mortgage rates are back below 4 percent. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Case-Shiller Shows Uneven Recovery For U.S. Housing
Recent data suggests that the U.S. housing market is in recovery, albeit an uneven one. Continue reading
Pending Home Sales Index Remains Strong Into Spring
The housing market took a step back in February, but remains near post-Recession highs. Continue reading
New Home Sales Slip In February
Sales of new homes fell to the lowest levels in four months last month. Continue reading
How To Replace Cracked, Dirty Grout
Keeping grout in good condition does more than just make your kitchen or bathroom look great — it protects the surfaces beneath your tile, too. Here’s how to properly clean your grout. Continue reading
Building Permits On The Rise
The new construction housing market appears primed for growth. Continue reading
Existing Home Sales Stay Strong; Spring Season Underway
Despite sparse home inventory, the National Association of REALTORS reports that 4.59 million “existing homes” were sold in February on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. Continue reading
Buyer Foot Traffic Through New Construction Up Nearly Threefold Since 2009
Home builder confidence in the newly-built, single-family housing market remains high. Continue reading
Loans For Underwater Homeowners : HARP 2.0 Now Available
The new, revamped HARP program is now available. It was officially released Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading
How To Store Your Winter Clothes For The Summer Season
It’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer items. Here’s how to do it properly. Continue reading