Housing Starts Tick Lower; Building Permits Tick Higher

Posted in August 17th, 2011

Single-Family Housing Starts fell to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 425,000 units in July, according to the Census Bureau.

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If You’re A Landlord, You Need A Landlord Insurance Policy

Posted in August 15th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in Personal Finance

If you plan to buy a rental property , or to convert your current residence for long-term rental, make sure your home is properly insured. A traditional homeowners insurance policy may be unsuitable for landlords.

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If You’re A Landlord, You Need A Landlord Insurance Policy

Posted in August 15th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in Personal Finance

If you plan to buy a rental property , or to convert your current residence for long-term rental, make sure your home is properly insured. A traditional homeowners insurance policy may be unsuitable for landlords.

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Foreclosures Sink To 4-Year Low

Posted in August 12th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in Housing Analysis

According to RealtyTrac, a national foreclosure-tracking firm, the number of foreclosure filings nationwide fell 35 percent as compared to July 2010, a statistic suggesting that the housing market continues to improve.

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Strong Job Growth In July Trumped By Credit Downgrade

Posted in August 11th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in The Economy

The latest Non-Farm Payrolls survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 117,000 net new jobs were created in July, thumping analyst estimates and surprising Wall Street investors.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 9, 2011 Edition)

Posted in August 9th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in Federal Reserve

Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 7-3.

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Mortgage Rates Drop After U.S. Credit Downgrade

Posted in August 9th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in The Economy

Mortgage rates continue drifting downward, despite — or because of — a ratings downgrade on long-term U.S. government debt.

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First-Aid Guide For Furniture

Posted in August 8th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in Around The Home

When furniture arrives in your home, it’s factory-issued, perfect and clean. From that day forward, however, accidents can happen. Learn how to react to the inevitable spill or scratch.

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First-Aid Guide For Furniture

Posted in August 8th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in Around The Home

When furniture arrives in your home, it’s factory-issued, perfect and clean. From that day forward, however, accidents can happen. Learn how to react to the inevitable spill or scratch.

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Mortgage Rates Make New 2011 Lows

Posted in August 5th, 2011

by Bill Lublin in Mortgage Rates

According to Freddie Mac’s weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the national, average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell to 4.39% this week — the lowest 30-year fixed reading since November 18, 2010.

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