Single-Family Housing Starts fell to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 425,000 units in July, according to the Census Bureau.
Entries from August 2011
Housing Starts Tick Lower; Building Permits Tick Higher
August 17th, 2011 · Comments Off on Housing Starts Tick Lower; Building Permits Tick Higher
Tags: Housing Analysis
If You’re A Landlord, You Need A Landlord Insurance Policy
August 15th, 2011 · Comments Off on If You’re A Landlord, You Need A Landlord Insurance Policy
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.
Tags: Personal Finance
If You’re A Landlord, You Need A Landlord Insurance Policy
August 15th, 2011 · Comments Off on If You’re A Landlord, You Need A Landlord Insurance Policy
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.
Tags: Personal Finance
Foreclosures Sink To 4-Year Low
August 12th, 2011 · Comments Off on Foreclosures Sink To 4-Year Low
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.
Tags: Housing Analysis
Strong Job Growth In July Trumped By Credit Downgrade
August 11th, 2011 · Comments Off on Strong Job Growth In July Trumped By Credit Downgrade
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.
Tags: The Economy
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 9, 2011 Edition)
August 9th, 2011 · Comments Off on A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 9, 2011 Edition)
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.
Tags: Federal Reserve
Mortgage Rates Drop After U.S. Credit Downgrade
August 9th, 2011 · Comments Off on Mortgage Rates Drop After U.S. Credit Downgrade
Mortgage rates continue drifting downward, despite — or because of — a ratings downgrade on long-term U.S. government debt.
Tags: The Economy
First-Aid Guide For Furniture
August 8th, 2011 · Comments Off on First-Aid Guide For Furniture
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.
Tags: Around The Home
First-Aid Guide For Furniture
August 8th, 2011 · Comments Off on First-Aid Guide For Furniture
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.
Tags: Around The Home
Mortgage Rates Make New 2011 Lows
August 5th, 2011 · Comments Off on Mortgage Rates Make New 2011 Lows
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.
Tags: Mortgage Rates