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Single-Family Housing Starts Remain Strong

August 21, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Single-family housing starts were above 500,000 for the fourth straight month in July, a mark not met since the federal home buyer tax credit of 2010.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Census Bureau, Homebuilder Confidence, Housing Starts

How To Repair Water-Damaged Hardwood Floors

August 20, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Over prolonged periods of time, water can warp, buckle, and/or cup hardwood flooring, leading to an expensive and time-consuming repair process.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Flooring, Gutters, Water Damage

Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week

August 17, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week this week. Could this be the end of rock-bottom mortgage rates?

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: 30-Year Fixed, Freddie Mac, PMMS

Homebuilder Confidence Rises To 5-Year High

August 16, 2012 by Robby Oakes

For August 2012, the National Association of Homebuilders reports the monthly Housing Market Index at 37 — an increase of more than 100% from one year ago and the highest HMI value since February 2007.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: HMI, Housing Market Index, NAHB

Home Affordability Sinks For The First Time In 12 Months

August 15, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Rising home prices are taking a toll on today’s home buyers. For the first time in 4 quarters — and despite falling mortgage rates — home affordability is sinking.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: HOI, Home Affordability, NAHB

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