Last week brought mixed news; while the Department of Commerce reported a dip in new home sales, mortgage rates also fell. The Federal Reserve's FOMC statement revealed that quantitative easing would be further reduced by an additional $10 billion monthly.
3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Plumbing
Everyone wants their pipes to last as long as possible, but there are a couple of simple problems that might be sucking the life out of your plumbing. Long-term stress is the enemy, when it comes to your water system.
Case Shiller Price Index Shows Homeowners A Rise In Home Equity
According to the S&P/Case-Shiller 10 and 20-City Home Price Indices released Tuesday, the U.S. Housing Market is on a roll based on year-over-year increases in average home values, but month-to-month results were mixed.
What’s Your Home’s Real Value?
As a society, it seems like we've gotten away from appreciating our homes for their emotional and sentimental worth. Instead, we focus solely on their monetary value.
Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Level In 7 Years
The NAR provided great year-end news as existing home sales in December pushed 2013 sales of existing homes to a 7 year high.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 27, 2014
Last week was an action-packed week for economic news, and all of it was packed into Thursday.
Dine In Style, Kitchen Design Dos And Don’ts For 2014
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of your home. It is where you prepare all of your meals and it is often a hub of family activity. When you host a party, the action often ends up in the kitchen.
Top 10 Indoor Houseplants For Your Air Quality
Houseplants are great for decorating. They can brighten up any room. Plus, houseplants can increase the air quality in a room. That makes you happier, healthier and reduces stress.
Improve Your Curb Appeal This Winter
After all of the excitement of the holidays, the sparkle of the lights and the over stimulation of decorations, the rest of winter can seem lackluster. Don't let your home add to the dreariness of the season.
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac, How They Impact Real Estate
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in the news quite a bit over the past few years, so it's a good time to do a refresher on who they are and what role they play in the real estate market.
