In 2011, for the 6th consecutive year, the government is fixing $417,000 as the country’s conforming mortgage loan limit.
Pending Home Sales Data Points To Higher Home Prices This Fall
Overall, buyers are being drawn into housing by low mortgage rates, affordable homes, and ample supply. If the August Pending Home Sales Index is foreshadowing the fall housing market, home prices appear slated to rise.
With The Start Of Autumn, An Easy Way To Save On Energy Bills
Running a ceiling fan consumes a nominal amount of energy as compared to adjusting your home’s overall temperature.
America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes (2010 Edition)
Tiny, tony 91008 — located in Duarte, California — tops the 2010 Forbes list of America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes.
As Homebuilder Confidence Stagnates, Deals Abound
Home builder confidence held firm this month, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly Housing Market Index. September’s reading of 13 equaled a 17-month low.
Case-Shiller Shows Slowing Growth In Home Prices… Two Months Ago
Home values “crept forward” in July. But not that it matters — the Case-Shiller Index is a better tool for economists than it is for homeowners. There’s 3 reasons why.
Rid Your Kitchen Of Hidden Dirt And Grime
Learn how to rid your kitchen of dirt, bacteria and grime using nothing but basic household cleansers and some elbow grease.
Existing Home Sales Rebound In August, Give Hope For Autumn
Sales of existing homes in recovered in August, perhaps the result of a post-tax credit normalization.
Housing Starts Rise In August, But By Less Than The Headlines Report
The number of single-family Housing Starts rebounded in August, climbing 4 percent from July’s 14-month low.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 21, 2010 Edition)
Today, in its 7th meeting of the year, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged.