Every home seems to have a never-ending remodeling list. As you consider tackling your next project, it usually pays off if you also think about helping the environment.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 9, 2013
September 9, 2013 by
Last week was relatively calm due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday little mortgage and housing related news. However, there were several positive indicators for overall economic conditions.
How To Create The Perfect Garage Workshop
September 6, 2013 by
Most men, and even handy women, dream of a perfectly organized work space where their tools are orderly and they can tackle that list of home DIY projects.
Don’t Turn Your Buyers Away With These Curb Appeal Mistakes
September 5, 2013 by
When it comes to selling your home, curb appeal refers to the “first impression” that your house gives when a buyer approaches it from the driveway or the street. Does your house look attractive and inviting, or does it appear rundown?
Knock Your Real Estate Listing Out Of The Park With These Powerful Buzz Words
September 4, 2013 by
Words are powerful and when you are selling your home, the words that you use in your real estate listing can really impact the first impression that the property makes on potential buyers.
What Happens If You Find Your New Home Before You Sell Your Old One?
September 3, 2013 by
What happens if you find the dream property that you want to buy before you have made the sale on your old property? Here are a few ideas to keep your purchase transaction together.
7 Simple Steps To Finish Your Basement This Holiday Weekend
August 30, 2013 by
Not only does the Labor Day weekend signal a little time off work, but it also indicates a close to the summer season, which means itâ??s time to get ready for colder weather. So get in the spirit of the long weekend and put the labor of love into your home by creating a cozy hideaway that your family can retreat to once the outdoors become too chilly.
Pending Home Sales Indicates That The Housing Recovery Is Progressing
August 29, 2013 by
The National Association of REALTORS reported Wednesday that pending sales of existing homes fell by 1.30 percent in July. According to the organizationâ??s Pending Home Sales Index, this was the second straight month that pending home sales dropped. Julyâ??s Pending Home Sales Index reading was 109.50.
Case Shiller Price Index Shows Home Prices Are Still Increasing
August 28, 2013 by
Home prices are still rising, but at a slower pace according to the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for June. Home prices for the cities surveyed in the HPI rose by 12.10 percent on an annual basis as compared to May’s reading of 12.20 percent.
Existing Home Sales Report Shows Highest New Home Inventory Since January 2012
August 27, 2013 by
The National Association of REALTORS reported that existing home sales for July came in at 5.39 million on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. July’s reading exceeded both expectations of 5.21 million existing homes sold and June’s reading of 5.06 million homes sold.
