Home affordability moved higher last quarter, boosted by the lowest mortgage rates in history, a rise in median income, and slow-to-recover home prices.
How To Keep A Stainless Steel Product Shining
With their sleek, modern look, over the past 10 years, stainless steel appliances have move from “hot trend” to commonplace. Here’s how to keep them clean.
FHA To Raise Mortgage Insurance Premiums April 1, 2012
Beginning April 1, 2012, the FHA is once again raising its mortgage insurance premiums.
Case-Shiller Index Shows Home Values Rising In Detroit
Standard & Poors released its December 2011 Case-Shiller Index this week.
Pending Home Sales Rise To 22-Month High
The Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior.
New Home Supply Falls To 5.6 Months
321,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. 7 of 10 new homes sold for less than $300,000.
50 Creative Reuse Ideas For Your Home And Garden
In every home, there are literally hundreds of items that be reused and repurposed. Here are 50 great ideas for you.
Federal Reserve Wary Of European Spillover
The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its 2-day meeting January 24-25, 2012.
Existing Home Sales Climb To A 20-Month Record
January’s home resales moved to a 20-month high — additional evidence that the nation’s housing recovery is underway.
Foreclosure Filings Down 19 Percent In One Year
Foreclosure filings fell 19 percent last month versus one year ago, says foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. It’s yet one more signal that the U.S. housing market may have already climbed off its bottom.