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What Happens If You Find Your New Home Before You Sell Your Old One?
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
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 itâs 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
The National Association of REALTORS reported Wednesday that pending sales of existing homes fell by 1.30 percent in July. According to the organizationâs Pending Home Sales Index, this was the second straight month that pending home sales dropped. Julyâs Pending Home Sales Index reading was 109.50.
Case Shiller Price Index Shows Home Prices Are Still Increasing
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
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.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 26, 2013
Last week brought mixed economic news, but Leading Indicators released Thursday suggest that the U.S. economy is growing at a moderate rate.
Preventing And Clearing Clogs In Your Home
You’re brushing your teeth and you turn on the faucet. It’s not draining and starts to back up. Here’s the dilemma; do you spit and let it sit or run to the kitchen? One thing is for sure; having a clogged drain can be a major annoyance.
Fed Meeting Minutes Reflect Support For Reducing QE Program
The minutes of last monthâs Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting show significant support for tapering the Fedâs current amount of monthly securities purchases. These purchases, known as quantitative easing (QE), are an effort to maintain lower long-term interest rates including mortgage rates.
It's Important To Follow These Specific Steps When Using Gift Funds For Your Down Payment
As lenders tighten mortgage guidelines for home buyers, minimum down payment requirements are increasing.
Home Builder Confidence Highest Level In Nearly 8 Years
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported Thursday that its Housing Market Index rose three points to a reading of 59 for August.