Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage.
Entries from December 2011
Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100
December 30th, 2011 · Comments Off on Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100
Tags: Housing Analysis
Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak
December 29th, 2011 · Comments Off on Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak
The government confirms what the private-sector Case-Shiller Index reported yesterday. Nationwide, average home values slipped in October.
Tags: Housing Analysis
New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory
December 28th, 2011 · Comments Off on New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory
According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high.
Tags: Housing Analysis
America’s To 10 Safest Cities, Ranked
December 27th, 2011 · Comments Off on America’s To 10 Safest Cities, Ranked
Looking for safe cities in which to live? A recent study may help you.
Tags: Statistics
Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions
December 23rd, 2011 · Comments Off on Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions
Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that’s required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it’s still December.
Tags: Taxes
Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong
December 22nd, 2011 · Comments Off on Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong
Home resales moved to a 10-month high in November, the latest in a series of strong showings from the housing sector.
Tags: Housing Analysis
Housing Starts Show Strength In Housing
December 21st, 2011 · Comments Off on Housing Starts Show Strength In Housing
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Single-Family Housing Starts rose to 447,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis in November — a 2 percent increase from October.
Tags: Housing Analysis
Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume
December 20th, 2011 · Comments Off on Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume
In another good sign for the housing market, today’s home builders believe that the housing market has turned a corner. Homebuilder confidence is at a 19-month high.
Tags: Housing Analysis
How To Keep Your Dishwasher Mold- and Mildew-Free
December 19th, 2011 · Comments Off on How To Keep Your Dishwasher Mold- and Mildew-Free
Your dishwasher is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Here’s how to keep yours clean.
Tags: Around The Home
Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011
December 16th, 2011 · Comments Off on Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011
As mortgage rates drop, so do housing payments. It’s a good time to consider refinancing your home, or making an offer on a new one. Mortgage payment affordability has never been so high in history.
Tags: Mortgage Rates