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Entries from September 2010

Home Sales Are Back On The Rise After A 2-Month Pullback

September 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Just one week after reports of Existing Home Sales and New Home Sales plunging, the housing market signaled that the next few months may fare better than did May and June.

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Tags: Economy · New Jersey · Pending Home Sales · Pennsylvania · Real Estate

How To Re-Grout And Caulk Bathroom Tiles

September 7th, 2010 · Comments Off on How To Re-Grout And Caulk Bathroom Tiles

In this 2-minute video, you’ll learn how to clean the existing grout in your shower and to prepare for a new coating. You’ll also learn how to replace its caulk.

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Tags: Home How-To

Bank Mortgage Lending Policies Appear To be Easing

September 3rd, 2010 · Comments Off on Bank Mortgage Lending Policies Appear To be Easing

According to the Federal Reserve’s quarterly survey of senior bank loan officers, roughly 1 in 10 lenders added mortgage qualification hurdles between April and June. It’s a huge departure from just 2 years ago when the mortgage industry was facing its first wave of challenges.

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Tags: Mortgage Guidelines · Mortgage Lending

Mortgage Rates May Be Low, But They’re Tough To Pin Down — Especially This Week

September 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off on Mortgage Rates May Be Low, But They’re Tough To Pin Down — Especially This Week

Mortgage rates would have been volatile this week. The presence of Labor Day just piles on. If you have a chance to lock something favorable and within your budget, consider doing it.

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Tags: Mortgage Lending · Mortgage Rates · Real Estate

Home Affordability Rankings For 225 Metropolitan Statistical Areas

September 1st, 2010 · Comments Off on Home Affordability Rankings For 225 Metropolitan Statistical Areas

With home prices holding firm and mortgage rates still dropping, home affordability is reaching new heights.

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Tags: Home Values · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Real Estate