Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low
January 18th, 2012 · Comments Off on Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low
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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.
Tags: Around The Home
Will Home Values Rise This Year?
January 13th, 2012 · Comments Off on Will Home Values Rise This Year?
Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there’s concrete reason for optimism.
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Fed Minutes Show An Improving U.S. Economy Threatened By The Eurozone
January 12th, 2012 · Comments Off on Fed Minutes Show An Improving U.S. Economy Threatened By The Eurozone
The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting. December’s Fed Minutes shows Fed members with a positive, cautious, take on the economy.
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Home Affordability Set To Worsen On Thursday’s Retail Sales Data
January 11th, 2012 · Comments Off on Home Affordability Set To Worsen On Thursday’s Retail Sales Data
Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers, it may also lead to higher mortgage rates later this week.
Tags: The Economy
Lock Your Mortgage Rate : New Loan Fees Expected Within Days
January 10th, 2012 · Comments Off on Lock Your Mortgage Rate : New Loan Fees Expected Within Days
Starting soon, nearly all home buyers and refinancing households nationwide will pay higher mortgage loan fees. Congress has made it law.
Tags: The Economy
How To Clean Your Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals
January 9th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Clean Your Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals
The organic way to clean your microwave oven.
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Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today
January 6th, 2012 · Comments Off on Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today
Adjustable-rate mortgages are a relative bargain as compared to fixed-ones.
Tags: Mortgage Rates
Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions
January 4th, 2012 · Comments Off on Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions
As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.
Tags: The Economy
Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100
December 30th, 2011 · Comments Off on Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100
Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage.
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