The National Association of Home Builders reports a Q2 2011 Home Opportunity Index reading of 72.6. Nearly 3 of 4 homes sold last quarter were affordable to households earning the national median income of $64,200.
After A Pause, Mortgage Guidelines Resume Tightening
Mortgage guidelines appear to be tightening with the nation’s largest banks.
As Jobs Tally Fades, Mortgage Rates Fall
The U.S. economy is no longer adding new jobs.
How To Rotate Your Bedroom Mattress
With the change of seasons, it’s a good reminder to rotate your bedrooms’ mattresses. Most brand manufacturers recommend a semi-annual “flip”, at least.
Home Values Rose In June 2011
The June 2011 Case-Shiller Index reading posted strong numbers across the board, with each of the index’s 20 tracked markets showing home price improvement from May.
With The Jobs Report Looming, Mortgage Rates May Rise
If you’re shopping for a mortgage rate, today may be a good day to lock one down. That’s because Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report for August 2011.
Fed Minutes : Fed Considered Additional Stimulus In August
The Federal Reserve released the minutes from its August 9, 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting Tuesday.
Pending Home Sales Slip In July; Creates Buyer Opportunity
After 3 straight months of gains, the Pending Home Sales Index slipped 1 percent in July.
How To Weatherize Your Home With Caulk
Whether you live in a single-family home, a multi-family property, or a condominium, your home has windows and, through those windows, air escapes. Learn how to weatherize your home.
Mortgage Rates Bounce Off All-Time Lows; The Start Of A Trend?
One week after posting its lowest mortgage rate in 50 years, Freddie Mac reports that the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose by an average of 7 basis points nationwide this week to 4.22 percent.