Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on builder confidence in housing market conditions, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also reported. Builder Confidence in Housing Markets Rises The NAHB Housing Market Index rose in October from September’s index reading of 68 to 71.Home builders were confident in market conditions … [Read more...]
Real Estate Tips for a First-Time Home Seller
Many homeowners don't think about what it takes to successfully sell a home until they make the decision to purchase a new home. It makes sense to consider the best ways to improve your home sales appeal early if you think you might consider selling at any time in the future. Some reasons for buying a new house are to accommodate a growing family or a transfer to a new job. No matter the reason you want to buy a new home, it is important that you take the right steps to ensure you sell your home … [Read more...]
4 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Living Space
If you want to maximize your outdoor living areas, the ideas below will help you do so. Backyards are seldom used to their full potential. No matter how large or small your yard is, a makeover can create cozy sitting areas and larger spaces that are perfect for entertaining. Here are four ideas to transform how you use your yard: 1. Move Your Kitchen Outside Outdoor kitchens let you enjoy fine weather while you cook. It also makes feeding a large gathering easier since there's probably a lot of … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Free Annual Credit Report And Why You Need It
Your credit report influences whether or not you'll qualify for a mortgage and what kind of interest you'll pay on that loan. This isn't something you can safely ignore. Smart homebuyers understand the importance of monitoring credit scores and credit reports. Here is some information about how to get your credit report. Free Credit Report Available You're entitled to free credit report, according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You can get one free report each year from each of the three … [Read more...]
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