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Pending Home Sales Index Cruises To Multi-Year High

January 4, 2013 by Robby Oakes

In November, for the second straight month, the Pending Home Sales Index eclipsed its benchmark reading of 100, posting a value of 106.4.

January 3, 2013 by Robby Oakes

For Thursday and Friday, expect jobs data to dictate where mortgage rates are headed.

January 2, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Every home should maintain a ready, working emergency kit for when disaster strikes. Here is what to do.

December 31, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage bonds improved last week, pushing mortgage rates lower nationwide.

December 28, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Restoration, Renovation, and Repair — the three Rs of fixing up an historic home.

December 27, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The Case-Shiller Index showed home prices gaining 4.3 percent during the 12-month period ending October 2012.

December 26, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Homeowners can save up to 9% per year on water heating costs with a properly-fitted water heater jacket.

December 24, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate at 3.37 percent — an increase of 0.05 percentage points from the week prior.

December 21, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Rising permits and housing starts suggests a more healthy U.S. economy.

December 20, 2012 by Robby Oakes

There are three main ways to buy a foreclosed home.