As another signal of an improving U.S. economy, the nation’s biggest banks have started to loosen mortgage lending standards.
Closing At The End Of August? Plan Ahead For Labor Day Weekend.
Planning to make a late-August purchase closing? Keep an eye on your calendar. The last Friday of the month coincides with Labor Day Weekend, which may make for a complicated, end-of-month closing.
Clever Ways To Reduce Household Water Usage
The average family of four uses 146,000 gallons of water per year, at a cost of $700. With just a few small changes, however, that cost could drop by as much as 28%.
Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates Rises To 3.55%
This week, for the first time since mid-June, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate climbed on a week-over-week basis, moving 6 basis points to 3.55%, on average.
Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 1 , 2012)
Breaking down the FOMC’s August 1 statement.
Case-Shiller Index Shows Home Values Rising Nationwide
All 20 Case-Shiller Index markets improved between April and May 2012.
Planning Ahead For The Federal Reserve’s Next Move
The FOMC meets today for the fifth time this year. Mortgage rates will be volatile for the next few days. Make sure to have a plan.
How To Beat The Bacteria In Your Kitchen
Along with bathrooms, kitchens are the most bacteria-heavy rooms in a home. Here’s how to keep yours clean.
Pending Home Sales Index Falls Just Short Of 100
The Pending Home Sales Index is on a 14-month winning streak.
New Home Sales Slow After Fast Start To 2012
Sales of new homes slipped 8 percent in June.