Pending Home Sales Index Leaps To Multi-Year High
According the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Pending Home Sales Index rose 5.2 percent in October, crossing the benchmark 100 reading, and moving to 104.8. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
New Home Sales Remain Elevated Into Q4 2012
According to the Commerce Department, New Home Sales slipped 1,000 units last month, falling to 368,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. Continue reading
Case-Shiller Index Verifies Home Value Gains Through Q3 2012
According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, which was released earlier this week, U.S. home prices rose in September for the sixth straight month, climbing 0.3% as compared to the month prior. Continue reading
Which Is Better : 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Or 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage?
Which suits you best? The 15-year fixed rate mortgage or the 30-year one? These tips may help you decide. Continue reading
Simple, Inexpensive Ways To Prep Your Home For Sale
Here are four inexpensive, yet highly effective, ways to prepare your home for sale. Continue reading
More Bullish Data : Housing Starts Climb 3.6%
According to a joint release from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Housing Starts rose 3.6% in October 2012, climbing to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized rate of 894,000 units. Continue reading
Existing Home Sales Move Higher In October
After a small decline in September, Existing Home Sales rebounded in October, increasing a modest 2.1%. Continue reading
Federal Reserve : New Economic Stimulus May Be Warranted
The Federal Reserve released its October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes last week. Continue reading
Bank Repossessions Slip For 24th Consecutive Month
According to data from RealtyTrac, a national foreclosure-tracking firm, the number of foreclosure filings increased 3 percent in October as compared to September 2012, climbing to 186,455 U.S. properties. Continue reading
Your November Gardening Task List
For homeowners who keep a garden, with the change of seasons comes a task list. Continue reading