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New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory
2011-12-28 14:45:00 According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high. More About: Market , Sales , Home , Bull , Bull Market
America?s To 10 Safest Cities, Ranked
2011-12-27 14:45:00 Looking for safe cities in which to live? A recent study may help you. More About: America , Crime , Cities , Forbes , Top 10 List
Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions
2011-12-23 14:45:00 Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that's required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it's still December. More About: Mortgage , Income , Early
Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong
2011-12-22 14:45:00 Home resales moved to a 10-month high in November, the latest in a series of strong showings from the housing sector. More About: Home , Buyer , Supplies
Housing Starts Show Strength In Housing
2011-12-21 14:45:00 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Single-Family Housing Starts rose to 447,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis in November -- a 2 percent increase from October. More About: Show
Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume
2011-12-20 14:45:00 In another good sign for the housing market, today's home builders believe that the housing market has turned a corner. Home builder confidence is at a 19-month high. More About: Traffic , Sales , Builders , Heavy
How To Keep Your Dishwasher Mold- and Mildew-Free
2011-12-19 14:45:00 Your dishwasher is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Here's how to keep yours clean. More About: Free , Mold
Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011
2011-12-16 14:45:00 As mortgage rates drop, so do housing payments. It's a good time to consider refinancing your home, or making an offer on a new one. Mortgage payment affordability has never been so high in history. More About: Freddie Mac
Bank Repossessions Drop To A 44-Month Low
2011-12-15 14:45:00 According to foreclosure-tracker Realty Trac , November's foreclosure filings fell 3 percent as compared to October, and 14 percent from November 2010. More About: Foreclosures , Bank
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (December 13, 2011 Ed
2011-12-13 20:35:00 Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. More About: Federal Reserve , Simple , Ben Bernanke
America?s Best Places To Raise A Family, Listed By State
2011-12-13 14:45:00 BusinessWeek recently released its 2011 America 's Best Place to Raise a Family rankings. College-town Blacksburg, Virginia took top honors, breaking a 2-year win streak for the Chicago, Illinois region. More About: Business , Places
How To Clean A Cutting Board
2011-12-12 14:45:00 Germ studies show that a kitchen cutting board carries up to 200 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Here's how to clean your cutting board. More About: Kitchen , Bacteria , Board , Clean
Reduce Long-Term Loan Costs With A 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
2011-12-09 14:45:00 For as low as 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates are today, 15-year fixed rate mortgage rates are even lower. More About: Loan , Mortgage , Freddie Mac , Reduce , Long
Reduce Long-Term Loan Costs With A 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
2011-12-09 14:45:00 For as low as 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates are today, 15-year fixed rate mortgage rates are even lower. More About: Loan , Mortgage , Freddie Mac , Reduce , Long
Simple Real Estate Definitions : Tax And Insurance Escrow
2011-12-08 14:45:00 Want a discount on your next mortgage rate? Tell your lender that you're willing to escrow. More About: Estate , Insurance , Real Estate , Definitions , Real
Have Mortgage Rates Bottomed Out?
2011-12-07 14:45:00 Mortgage rates have troughed. Or, so it seems. More About: Mortgage , Freddie Mac
Fed Minutes Suggest New Economic Stimulus Next Week
2011-12-06 14:45:00 The Federal Open Market Committee released its November 2011 meeting minutes, revealing a Fed split on whether new stimulus is needed for the U.S. economy. More About: Week , Economic
How To Install A Dimmer Switch
2011-12-05 14:45:00 In this 2-minute video, you'll learn how to reduce your home's standard on/off lighting switches using dimmer switches. The dimmer-switch project is a do-it-yourselfer and requires only basic handyman experience. More About: Green , Switch , Lowes
More Housing Strength : Pending Home Sales Surged In October
2011-12-02 14:45:00 After 3 consecutive months of easing, the Pending Home Sales Index jumped 10 percent in October, lending credence to the belief that housing is in recovery. More About: Housing
Friday?s Jobs Report Represents A Big Risk To Low Mortgage Rates
2011-12-01 14:45:00 At 8:30 AM ET Friday , the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its November Non-Farm Payrolls report. Have you been floating a mortgage rate? It may be time to lock. More About: Jobs , Report , Mortgage , Risk
Case-Shiller Index: 17 Of 20 U.S. Housing Markets Slipped In September
2011-11-30 14:45:00 Standard & Poor 's released its September 2011 Case -Shiller Index this week. The index tracks home price changes in select cities between months, quarters, and years. The Case-Shiller Index for September showed drastic devaluations nationwide. More About: Markets , Housing
New Home Supplies Fall To An 18-Month Low
2011-11-29 14:45:00 If you plan to buy of new construction in 2012, don't expect today's low prices. Like everything in housing of late, the market for newly-built homes appears to be improving. More About: Home , Supplies , New Home Sales
Home Improvement Projects : How Much Equity Will You Build?
2011-11-28 14:45:00 According to Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs Value Report 2011-2012, for each home improvement dollar spent in 2012, homeowners can expect to recoup just 58 cents in home equity. More About: Projects , Home , Improvement , Home Improvement
Mortgage Secrets : Don?t be a sucka!
2011-11-27 13:22:00 Really want the best Apples to Apples comparison to shop mortgages for your home? If so, follow the advice below as presented in these two scenarios. Customize the questions to suit your finances. Scenario #1 THINK: I want to spend the least amount of cash at Closing. ASK: “I want to know the best ... More About: Mortgage , Secrets
Conforming Loan Limits Unchanged For 2012
2011-11-25 14:45:00 In 2012, for the 7th straight year, the national, single-family conforming mortgage loan limit will remain at $417,000. More About: Loan , Freddie Mac , Limits , Fannie Mae
Choices : A Lakehouse or Estate with FHA Lending?
2011-11-24 02:30:00 News Wire: The House and Senate have voted to raise the FHA lending limit to $729,750. As a result, Woodstock GA luxury properties like these just became even more attainable because of lower down payments. More About: Estate
More Sales, Less Inventory : Home Prices Headed Higher?
2011-11-23 14:45:00 The housing market continues to signal that a broad rebound is underway. In October, despite sparse home inventory, the number of properties sold increased 1.4% nationwide. More About: Sales , Home , Inventory
Maximum FHA Loan Limits Restored To $729,750
2011-11-22 14:45:00 As signed into law last Friday, maximum FHA loan limits are -- once again -- as high as $729,750. More About: Loan , Limits
Using Home Generators? Here?s How To Stay Safe.
2011-11-21 14:45:00 Home generators are a leading cause of poisoning by carbon monoxide. Before turning yours on, follow these important safety tips. More About: Home , The Today Show
Housing Starts Rising; New Construction Turns The Corner?
More articles from this author:2011-11-18 14:45:00 Another day, another signal that the market for newly-built homes is improving. Single-Family Housing Starts rose to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 430,000 units in October -- a 4 percent increase from September and the highest reading in 3 months. More About: Construction , Corner 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
