Last week's economic news included several housing-related reports including the Housing Market Index (HMI) for March, a report on housing starts, and building permits for February. The National Association of REALTORS® also released its Existing Home Sales report...
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It’s Almost Spring Cleaning Time! Kick Clutter To The Curb With These Home Cleaning Tips
Spring is around the corner, and it's time to get your home in order! Spring cleaning can be fun and easy if you follow some general guidelines, which are sure to get your home ready for the nice weather and looking as beautiful as the weather is about to. Kick the...
NAHB Housing Market Index Ticks Upward
Spring is almost here, and the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index (NAHB HMI) thawed slightly in March. The current reading of 47 is one point higher than for February, but still indicates pessimism among a majority of builders surveyed....
BUSTED 4 Myths About Buying Your Home That Just Aren’t True
It can be pretty intimidating to dip your toes into the realm of home ownership, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. To make things worse, there are a number of myths floating around out there surrounding the home buying process. Such misconceptions have many...
Living The Dream: Five Amazing Movie Houses That We Wish We Lived In
Our dream homes are often inspired by our own imaginations, from the homes we see in our own neighborhoods or the perfectly designed interiors we see in magazines. However, sometimes our dream homes can be seen on a much larger scale, operating as the home to some our...
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 17, 2014
Last week's economic reports provided rays of light as compared to the recent slump in positive economic news. Unusually severe winter weather conditions affected housing-related indicators as home builders and home buyers stayed on the sidelines. With spring on the...
Make Your Home Green This St. Patrick’s Day
You're ready to make some changes to your home, but you want to be smart with your money and see a positive return on your investment. While most homeowners don't see that return until they sell their home, you can start seeing the benefits now through conserving...
Kitchen Space Saving Designs To Maximize What You’ve Got
So you've found the perfect home, but there's just one problem: the kitchen isn't as big as you'd like it to be. At first glance, a smaller kitchen might seem like a deal-breaker, especially if you love to cook. With a few space-saving design tricks, though, you'll...
Where To Find Inspiration For Your Home Decor
Are you working on decorating your home? Perhaps you want to spruce up your decor, but you aren't sure where to start. Where can you find inspiration for your home decor, besides the obvious home decor magazines and websites? Here are some fun and creative ideas that...
Furry Friend Blues, The Best Ways To Settle Your Pet Into Your New Home
Moving can be a stressful and exciting process, and when moving with pets, your furry friend most certainly feels the stress and excitement as well. Pets don't always respond well to a new environment, so it's important to do whatever you can to ease your pet into...