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Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 1 , 2012)

August 1, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Breaking down the FOMC’s August 1 statement.

Filed Under: Federal Reserve Tagged With: Fed Funds Rate, FOMC, QE3

Case-Shiller Index Shows Home Values Rising Nationwide

August 1, 2012 by Robby Oakes

All 20 Case-Shiller Index markets improved between April and May 2012.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Case-Shiller Index, FHFA, NAR

Planning Ahead For The Federal Reserve’s Next Move

July 31, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The FOMC meets today for the fifth time this year. Mortgage rates will be volatile for the next few days. Make sure to have a plan.

Filed Under: Federal Reserve Tagged With: Fed, Fed Funds Rate, FOMC

How to Tell if Someone Is Lying to You

July 30, 2012 by Robby Oakes

When someone is not being honest with you, there are often clues that they are lying. If you become adept at spotting these subtle changes in body language and tone, you will be able to develop your own lie detector and know when something is trying to keep you in the dark about something.

Here are some red flags that might indicate someone is lying:

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: Cheating, Interview, Lying, Truth

How To Beat The Bacteria In Your Kitchen

July 30, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Along with bathrooms, kitchens are the most bacteria-heavy rooms in a home. Here’s how to keep yours clean.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Cleaning, Kitchen, The Today Show

Keep Your Cool in New Orleans This Summer

July 28, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The fabled city of New Orleans has a thriving culture which is completely unique to anywhere else in the USA.

It is famous for delicious down-home southern cooking, spicy Creole flavors, Spanish and French influences, a groovy jazz scene, friendly hospitality and of course for being one of the best places in the country to have a party.

The city of New Orleans is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the USA and with so many great concerts and festivals hosted here every year the saying goes that locals are always preparing for a party, celebrating one, or recovering from one.

More Big Easy Tips….

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Big Easy, Louisiana, New Orleans, travel

Pending Home Sales Index Falls Just Short Of 100

July 27, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The Pending Home Sales Index is on a 14-month winning streak.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: NAR, Pending Home Sales Index, PHSI

New Home Sales Slow After Fast Start To 2012

July 26, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Sales of new homes slipped 8 percent in June.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Census Bureau, New Home Sales, New Home Supply

Oh Yeah? How to Come Up With Snappy Comebacks

July 26, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Have you ever been in a situation where someone makes a rude comment at your expense, making you look foolish and causing everyone in the vicinity to laugh at you?

In those situations, are you able to fling a comeback in their direction to defend your dignity or are you left awkwardly speechless?

Coming up with quick-witted comebacks is not as easy as some people make it look, so here are some tips to help you be better armed in your next battle of wits:

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: Challenging Situations, Frustration, Offensive Behavior, Witty Comebacks

Home Values Rise 0.8% In May 2012

July 25, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The housing market’s bottom is 9 months behind us. Home values continue to climb nationwide.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: FHFA, Home Price Index, HPI

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