According to a joint release from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Housing Starts rose 3.6% in October 2012, climbing to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized rate of 894,000 units.
More Bullish Data : Housing Starts Climb 3.6%
November 23rd, 2012 · Comments Off on More Bullish Data : Housing Starts Climb 3.6%
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Existing Home Sales Move Higher In October
November 21st, 2012 · Comments Off on Existing Home Sales Move Higher In October
After a small decline in September, Existing Home Sales rebounded in October, increasing a modest 2.1%.
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Homebuilder Confidence Spikes To 6-Year High
November 20th, 2012 · Comments Off on Homebuilder Confidence Spikes To 6-Year High
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Housing Market Index (HMI) Tuesday, which showed sharp, 5-point increase to 46 for November 2012,
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Federal Reserve : New Economic Stimulus May Be Warranted
November 19th, 2012 · Comments Off on Federal Reserve : New Economic Stimulus May Be Warranted
The Federal Reserve released its October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes last week.
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Bank Repossessions Slip For 24th Consecutive Month
November 16th, 2012 · Comments Off on Bank Repossessions Slip For 24th Consecutive Month
According to data from RealtyTrac, a national foreclosure-tracking firm, the number of foreclosure filings increased 3 percent in October as compared to September 2012, climbing to 186,455 U.S. properties.
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Your November Gardening Task List
November 15th, 2012 · Comments Off on Your November Gardening Task List
For homeowners who keep a garden, with the change of seasons comes a task list.
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Mortgage Approvals : Documents You’ll Need For Your Lender
November 14th, 2012 · Comments Off on Mortgage Approvals : Documents You’ll Need For Your Lender
According to the Federal Reserve’s quarterly Senior Loan Officer Survey, it’s getting easier to get approved for a home loan.
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When It Pays To Refinance Your Mortgage — Literally
November 13th, 2012 · Comments Off on When It Pays To Refinance Your Mortgage — Literally
There are many reasons why homeowners opt to refinance, from obtaining a lower interest rate, to shortening the term of the loan, to switching mortgage loan types, to tapping into home equity.
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For November : Home Maintenance To-Do List
November 9th, 2012 · Comments Off on For November : Home Maintenance To-Do List
With less sunlight, colder temperatures, and shorter days ahead, it’s a good time to cross those last-minute maintenance items off your homeowner to-do list.
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Questions First-Time Home Buyers Should Ask
November 8th, 2012 · Comments Off on Questions First-Time Home Buyers Should Ask
Buying your first home can be exciting, but you should also do your research to make sure that you ask the right questions.
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