by Jim Crowder | Dec 9, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
New data suggests that an increasing number of first-time homebuyers will return to the housing market next year. Realtor.com’s new Housing Forecast stated that employment growth and credit access will help more first-time homebuyers get back into the market in...
by Jim Crowder | Dec 8, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to recent data, U.S. job growth made significant strides in November. Last month, 321,000 jobs were created, reaching the highest level since January, 2012. Retail, health care, business services, and manufacturing lead the nation in job creation. Doug...
by Jim Crowder | Dec 5, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Experts believe that 2015 will prove to be a year of growth for the housing market. According to recent data released by Moody’s Investors Services, inventory will increase as well as housing starts, home sales, and prices. They do, however, caution that the...
by Jim Crowder | Dec 4, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Thinking of waiting until Spring to put your house on the market? You may want to reconsider. Selling your home in the winter can be challenging, but may end up being more rewarding in the end. Winter home sales usually drop off as people tend to tighten-up around the...
by Jim Crowder | Dec 3, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
New data shows that construction spending increased from September to October and experienced its largest month-to-month gain since May, averaging a seasonally adjusted rate of $971 billion. According to the U.S. Census, construction spending exceeded the previous...
by Jim Crowder | Dec 2, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
If a few changes in behavior could save you hundreds of dollars each year on your energy bill, wouldn’t you change them? Most people are not aware that there are many, simple actions they can implement to lower monthly energy costs. A few things you can do to...