The Case-Shiller 10 and 20-City Home Price Indices for June reported year-over-year gains of 8.10 percent while the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index covers all nine census regions and reported a year-over-year gain of 6.20 percent.
DOC New Home Sales and NAR Existing Home Sales
August 26, 2014 by
The Department of Commerce reported July sales of new homes dropped by 2.40 percent over June to a four month low. Analysts noted that although July’s reading of 412,000 new homes sold fell short of expectations and June’s reading, the new homes sector is volatile and subject to change.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 25, 2014
August 25, 2014 by
Last week’s economic news brought several reports related to housing. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August rose by two points to 55, which was its highest reading in seven months.
The 5-Minute Guide To Flood Insurance: What It Is, How It Works, And Whether You Need It
August 22, 2014 by
Not all homeowners are aware that home insurance policies don’t necessarily cover damage related to a flood, as the risks are too great.
Saving the Best for Last: Why You Want to Save the Best Rooms in Your Home for the End of the Showing
August 21, 2014 by
When you’re staging your own home and giving tours to prospective buyers, it’s important to give them something to remember, and saving the best for last is one way to do it.
Just Sold – 11209 Buckwood Ln
August 19, 2014 by
Skilling Properties just sold a house in the Tilden Woods neighborhood of Rockville. It sold for its list price of $750,000. Skilling Properties represented the buyer in this transaction. The house had been on the market for 19 days before our client put in their offer. The 20852 zip code of Rockville had 48 closed sales in […]
Selling Tips: Four Surefire Ways to Irritate Potential Buyers and How to Avoid These Costly Mistakes
August 19, 2014 by
While there are a plethora of ways for a seller to irritate a potential home buyer, these are the four most common â and most costly.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 18, 2014
August 18, 2014 by
Last week’s economic news brought little housing-related content, but several economic reports in other sectors contributed to overall perceptions of the economy.
