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,
Federal Reserve : New Economic Stimulus May Be Warranted
The Federal Reserve released its October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes last week.
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.
Your November Gardening Task List
For homeowners who keep a garden, with the change of seasons comes a task list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Improving Market Index Swells To 125 In November
The NAHB released its Improving Market Index for November 2012. The index is up four-fold in just 12 months.
October Jobs Report Blows Away Estimates; Mortgage Rates Falling
Mortgage rates are performing surprisingly well after Friday's release of the October 2012 Non-Farm Payrolls report.
HOA : The Role Of Homeowners Associations In Housing Communities
For homes governed by an HOA, membership in the homeowners association is a condition of purchase; buyer are not permitted to opt-out.
How Choosing Kitchen Colors Can Affect Your Eating Habits
Have you ever walked into your kitchen and instantly felt hungry?
Find A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Friday’s Job Report
Friday morning, the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report.
19 of 20 Case-Shiller Index Markets Improve In August
Home value rose to close out the summer, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, an oft-cited home-valuation tracker.
Pending Home Sales Index Suggests Housing Momentum Into 2013
In September, for the fifth straight month, the Pending Home Sales Index hovered near its benchmark value of 100, registering 99.5.