Existing home sales have increased by 10.2 percent as compared to 4.52 million existing home sales for February 2012, and have increased for 20 consecutive months. Read more… Continue reading
The Federal Reserve’s statement after yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting left no doubt as to the Fed’s dual commitment to keeping long term interest rates down and encouraging economic growth. Continue reading
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for March on Monday. Home builder confidence fell for the third consecutive month with a two-point drop to a reading of 44 in March. Continue reading
The point of staging is to highlight the house’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses and make it more appealing. With the right decorating techniques, you can win buyers over the moment they step through the door. Continue reading
There is always room for negotiation, and with the right techniques you may end up saving thousands of dollars on your dream house. However, it can be tricky to get the right reaction when you are negotiating. Continue reading
Whether you are moving to a new house with children or you are buying your first home with the intention of raising future little ones there, many factors will come into play when making your decision. Continue reading
The previous couple years’ doom and gloom outlook is looking like it is turning more upbeat and robust for the rest of 2013. Continue reading
Mortgage rates were lower last week as investors sought safety in bonds in the wake of US legislators’ failure to agree on budget cutbacks, and after Italyâs elections failed to reveal a leader committed to continuing economic reform. Continue reading
Home sales rose for the 11th consecutive month according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing Home Sales Report for January. Continue reading
The Island Medical Center building on Spring Street in Friday Harbor is now vacant and needs a new owner. What would be a good use for this building? Some ideas already floating around include a non-profit hub; a technology incubator; … Continue reading