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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates