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Increasing May Jobs Report Shows Strengthening Economy

June 11, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Labor released its Non-Farm Payrolls and National Unemployment Rate reports Friday showing 175,000 jobs were added in May, which surpassed expectations of 164,000 new jobs and April’s reading of 149,000 jobs added. The jobs added in May were largely from the private sector.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Jobs Report,Employment Report,Quantitative Easing

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week’s economic reports provided a mixed bag of results. Investors continue to watch the Fed’s mortgage backed security purchasing trends in order to determine forward mortgage pricing.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Housing Analyisis,Mortgage Backed Securities

What Does The Future Hold For The Security System In Your Home?

June 7, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Rather than a simple line of defense that keeps out burglars, it will be a completely integrated and custom designed automated system that responds intelligently to your needs.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Home Security,Technology,Real Estate

Four Important Home Maintenance Tips Everyone Should Know

June 6, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

If you are able to practice preventative care on your home, then you will prolong the life of all of its systems and components. At least every six months or so, you should be performing an inspection of your property so that you can ensure that it is still functioning properly and safely.

Filed Under: Home Maintenance Tagged With: Home Maintenance,Gutters and Roofs,Pest Infestation

3 Critical Tips To Improve Your Credit Score And Mortgage Terms

June 5, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Improving your credit score before searching around for a mortgage will ensure that you get the best rate possible. But what can you do to improve your credit score?

Here are three tips that can help you improve your credit score and your mortgage.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Credit Report,Mortgage Rates,Loan Programs

6 Ceiling Solutions To Update Your Home

June 4, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Whether you’re dealing with an older home, a tricky duct system or an unfinished basement, here are several ceiling solutions to brighten up the space above your head.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Home Repairs,Home Upgrades,Ceiling Updates

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — June 3, 2013

June 3, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

This week’s financial news was relatively limited due to the Memorial Day holiday and no economic reports being released on Wednesday. The biggest news in terms of housing and mortgages was the S&P/Case-Shiller Housing Market Indices (HMI) released on Tuesday.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Housing Analysis,Financial Reports

5 Super Spring Decorating Ideas To Spruce Up Your Home

May 31, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

With spring just around the corner, now is a good time to begin decorating your home for the upcoming season. Whether you enjoy chic decorations that are budget-friendly or easy changes to create a fresh look, below are five quick ideas to brighten up your home for the season.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Spring Decorating,Home Care,Decorating Your Home

Case-Shiller Reports Energetic Annual Home Price Gains Nationally

May 30, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The most recent S&P/Case-Shiller Indeces report showed all three composites posting double-digit increases over the last four quarters. The national composite, which is the broadest based index, showed an increase of 10.2% annually.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Case Shiller,Home Prices,Home Appreciation

Simple Ideas To Create An Outdoor Living Space For Your Home

May 29, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

As the weather gets warmer, the desire to get outside and enjoy the fresh air begins to take hold. Having a place to entertain or just unwind can add a new dimension to your home.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Outdoor Living,Patio,Home Improvement

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