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.
Entries from January 2012
Supply Of New Homes At 6.1 Months Nationwide
January 31st, 2012 · Comments Off on Supply Of New Homes At 6.1 Months Nationwide
Tags: Housing Analysis
5 Simple Ways To Declutter Your Home
January 30th, 2012 · Comments Off on 5 Simple Ways To Declutter Your Home
When a home is listed for sale, its “clutter” can be the difference between a rapid sale and no sale at all.
Tags: Around The Home
Pending Home Sales Index Posts Second Best Month Since April 2010
January 27th, 2012 · Comments Off on Pending Home Sales Index Posts Second Best Month Since April 2010
The housing market continues to show signs of improvement, propelled by low home prices and the cheapest mortgage rates of all-time.
Tags: Housing Analysis
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 25, 2012)
January 25th, 2012 · Comments Off on A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 25, 2012)
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 Reserve Meets Today : Mortgage Rates Expected To Move
January 25th, 2012 · Comments Off on The Federal Reserve Meets Today : Mortgage Rates Expected To Move
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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Existing Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory
January 24th, 2012 · Comments Off on Existing Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory
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.
Tags: Housing Analysis
When Should I Change My Home’s Air Filters?
January 23rd, 2012 · Comments Off on When Should I Change My Home’s Air Filters?
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?
Tags: Around The Home
Behind The Housing Starts Headlines, The Story That Matters
January 20th, 2012 · Comments Off on Behind The Housing Starts Headlines, The Story That Matters
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.
Tags: Housing Analysis
Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low
January 18th, 2012 · Comments Off on Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low
Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Tags: Housing Analysis
How To Clean An Exposed, Interior Brick Wall
January 17th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Clean An Exposed, Interior Brick Wall
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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