When investing in a home, one of the most important things is buying a place that you and your family can feel comfortable in. However, while a place you can envision yourself in is important, it's not worth neglecting the neighborhood you'll be moving into for the perfect home. If you're wondering what you should be looking for in the neighborhood you choose, here are a few things to consider before making an offer on a home. Is It Safe? It may be common to feel bowled over by a home and want … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 19, 2017
Last week's economic reports included readings on inflation, core inflation, and the Federal Reserve's FOMC statement. The NAHB Housing Market Index, housing starts and building permits issued were also released, along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Inflation fell by -0.10 percent in May, which was lower than the no-change reading expected by analysts based on April's reading of +0.20 percent. The core inflation reading for May, which excludes volatile food and … [Read more...]
NAHB Housing Market Index Slips Two Points in June
The National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index for June fell by two points to 67 after a revision of May's reading. Components of the Housing Market Index were lower for June with builder confidence in current market conditions two points lower at 73; June's reading for builder confidence in market conditions for the next six months also fell two points to 76. Builder confidence in buyer traffic fell two points to 49. According to the Index, any reading over 50 indicates that … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning: 3 Weekend Cleaning Projects That Will Transform Your Home
The season of spring may be a time for blooming flowers and warmer weather, but it's also synonymous with the idea of spring-cleaning. Whether you clean out your house every year or you haven't seen the back of your closets in years, here are a few springtime projects that will instantly change your home – and clean up your life! Clearing Up The Garage There are few things that manage to attract excess stuff like the garage, and left over junk can be an even bigger problem in a 2-car … [Read more...]
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