According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold in December 2011 slipped 2 percent to 307,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis nationwide.

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When a home is listed for sale, its “clutter” can be the difference between a rapid sale and no sale at all.

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The housing market continues to show signs of improvement, propelled by low home prices and the cheapest mortgage rates of all-time.

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Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

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The Federal Open Market Committee adjourns from a scheduled 2-day meeting today, its first of 8 scheduled meetings this year.

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According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, December’s Existing Home Sales climbed by 120,00 units overall from the month prior on its way to an 11-month high.

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Home air filters trap and remove dust and particles from the air you breathe; leaving clean air to circulate your home. How long has it been since you last changed your home’s air filters?

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Single-family housing starts climbed 4 percent last month to 470,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. This is the highest number of Single-Family Housing Starts since April 2010 — the last month of last year’s home buyer tax credit.

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Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.

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Exposed interior brick can add a nice, decorative touch to your home, but cleaning brick can be a challenge. Here’s how to do it the right way.

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