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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 03, 2014

February 3, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week brought mixed news; while the Department of Commerce reported a dip in new home sales, mortgage rates also fell. The Federal Reserve’s FOMC statement revealed that quantitative easing would be further reduced by an additional $10 billion monthly.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,New Home Sales,FOMC

3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Plumbing

January 31, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Everyone wants their pipes to last as long as possible, but there are a couple of simple problems that might be sucking the life out of your plumbing. Long-term stress is the enemy, when it comes to your water system.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Water Pipes In Your Home,Plumbing

Case Shiller Price Index Shows Homeowners A Rise In Home Equity

January 30, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

According to the S&P/Case-Shiller 10 and 20-City Home Price Indices released Tuesday, the U.S. Housing Market is on a roll based on year-over-year increases in average home values, but month-to-month results were mixed.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Case Shiller,Fomc meeting,Housing Market Index

What’s Your Home’s Real Value?

January 29, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

As a society, it seems like we’ve gotten away from appreciating our homes for their emotional and sentimental worth. Instead, we focus solely on their monetary value.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips,Real Estate Tips,Home Value

Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Level In 7 Years

January 28, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The NAR provided great year-end news as existing home sales in December pushed 2013 sales of existing homes to a 7 year high.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Home Sales,FHFA,Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 27, 2014

January 27, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week was an action-packed week for economic news, and all of it was packed into Thursday.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Housing Analysis,Weekly Jobless Claims

Dine In Style, Kitchen Design Dos And Don’ts For 2014

January 24, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of your home. It is where you prepare all of your meals and it is often a hub of family activity. When you host a party, the action often ends up in the kitchen.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Kitchen Organization Tips,Home Decor Tips

Top 10 Indoor Houseplants For Your Air Quality

January 23, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Houseplants are great for decorating. They can brighten up any room. Plus, houseplants can increase the air quality in a room. That makes you happier, healthier and reduces stress.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Indoor House Plants,Home Air Quality

Improve Your Curb Appeal This Winter

January 22, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

After all of the excitement of the holidays, the sparkle of the lights and the over stimulation of decorations, the rest of winter can seem lackluster. Don’t let your home add to the dreariness of the season.

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips Tagged With: Home Selling Tips,Curb Appeal,Real Estate Tips

Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac, How They Impact Real Estate

January 21, 2014 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in the news quite a bit over the past few years, so it’s a good time to do a refresher on who they are and what role they play in the real estate market.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,Mortgage Information

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