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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low
Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.
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.
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.
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.