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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2015
Last weekâs housing-related economic events included the Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports for April, the Commerce Departmentâs Pending Home Sales report and a report on Construction Spending. In other economic news, Non-Farm Payrolls, the ADP Employment report and Consumer Confidence reports were released. Freddie Macâs mortgage rates summary and the weekly unemployment claims report were released as usual.
Let's Talk Hardwood: Why Converting Your Home to Hardwood Flooring Will Boost Its Value
When a homeowner makes the decision to upgrade flooring in one area of the home or throughout the entire space, there are numerous materials that may be considered. While each material option has its unique benefits and advantages, many are drawn to hardwood flooring as an option.
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slower in April
According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for April, home prices slowed from the March reading of 4.30 percent year-over-year to 4.20 percent year-over-year.
Showing Your Home to Buyers? Don't Make These 4 Mistakes – They Could Cost You Dearly!
There are numerous steps that must be taken to properly stage a home, and some sellers can easily become overwhelmed by all of the tips and steps they have been told to follow.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 29, 2015
Last week’s economic news was largely positive as both new and existing home sales beat expectations. The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that home price growth held steady in May, while weekly jobless claims edged up, but were lower than expected.
Dealing with the Summer Heat? How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Using a Ton of Energy
Many people look forward to the long, relaxed, sunny days of summer, but they also dread opening up their energy bills throughout the summer months. Cooling a home can be costly, and many are searching for convenient ways to lower cooling costs without sacrificing on comfort inside the home on the warmest days of the year.
Family Matters: How to Choose the Perfect Home for a Large or Growing Family
Selecting the right home to purchase for a family is a monumental task, and this process can seem even more challenging for those with a large or growing family.
Seeking the Perfect Summer Home Improvement Project? It's Time for an Inground Pool
The warmer summer months provide homeowners with the ideal conditions for making improvements to their property, and many will want to put installing an in-ground swimming pool at the top of their list of improvement ideas.
Summer Staging: How to Stage Your Home to Appeal to Young Families
Young families often look for many different things in a home than older couples with teenagers or those with an empty nest may look at.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 22, 2015
Last week’s economic news included National Association of Home Builders / Wells Fargo (NAHB) Housing Market Index and Commerce Department reports on Housing Starts and Building Permits, the post-meeting statement of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s scheduled press conference.