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?

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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.

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Home Builders See More Sales, Higher Prices Ahead

Homebuilder confidence is soaring, reaching levels not seen in more than 4 years.

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Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low

Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

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How To Clean Your Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals

The organic way to clean your microwave oven.

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