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Buying A Home That’s Not For Sale

February 5th, 2014 · Comments Off on Buying A Home That’s Not For Sale

You’re ready to purchase a home, but you’ve looked at everything on the market and can’t find the perfect place. You’ve researched the school districts, neighborhoods and nearby amenities, and you know exactly in which area you want to live.

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Tags: Homebuyer Tips

FOMC Statement Shows Tapering Of Quantitative Easing Purchases

February 4th, 2014 · Comments Off on FOMC Statement Shows Tapering Of Quantitative Easing Purchases

According to a statement provided by the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve, the committee has approved another reduction of the Fed’s monthly asset purchases.

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Tags: Federal Reserve

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 03, 2014

February 3rd, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 03, 2014

Last week brought mixed news; while the Department of Commerce reported a dip in new home sales, mortgage rates also fell. The Federal Reserve’s FOMC statement revealed that quantitative easing would be further reduced by an additional $10 billion monthly.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Plumbing

January 31st, 2014 · Comments Off on 3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Plumbing

Everyone wants their pipes to last as long as possible, but there are a couple of simple problems that might be sucking the life out of your plumbing. Long-term stress is the enemy, when it comes to your water system.

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Tags: Around The Home

Case Shiller Price Index Shows Homeowners A Rise In Home Equity

January 30th, 2014 · Comments Off on Case Shiller Price Index Shows Homeowners A Rise In Home Equity

According to the S&P/Case-Shiller 10 and 20-City Home Price Indices released Tuesday, the U.S. Housing Market is on a roll based on year-over-year increases in average home values, but month-to-month results were mixed.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

What’s Your Home’s Real Value?

January 29th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Your Home’s Real Value?

As a society, it seems like we’ve gotten away from appreciating our homes for their emotional and sentimental worth. Instead, we focus solely on their monetary value.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Level In 7 Years

January 28th, 2014 · Comments Off on Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Level In 7 Years

The NAR provided great year-end news as existing home sales in December pushed 2013 sales of existing homes to a 7 year high.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 27, 2014

January 27th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 27, 2014

Last week was an action-packed week for economic news, and all of it was packed into Thursday.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

Inspect And Maintain Your Garage

January 24th, 2014 · Comments Off on Inspect And Maintain Your Garage

In most parts of the country, garages are especially appreciated at this time of year. Even if you don’t live in a colder climate, it’s important to do an annual inspection and routine maintenance to keep everything in working order.

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Tags: Around The Home

Top 10 Indoor Houseplants For Your Air Quality

January 23rd, 2014 · Comments Off on Top 10 Indoor Houseplants For Your Air Quality

Houseplants are great for decorating. They can brighten up any room. Plus, houseplants can increase the air quality in a room. That makes you happier, healthier and reduces stress.

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