by Jim Crowder | Oct 24, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Existing home sales in the U.S. jumped 2.4% to an annual rate of 5.17 million units, the highest reading since September, 2013 according to the National Association of Realtors. September’s existing home sales exceeded what many economists had previously...
by Jim Crowder | Oct 23, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Winter is approaching, and if you have the luxury of owning an indoor fireplace it is time to start cleaning it up and making sure it is working safely and efficiently for those cold winter nights. A few things to do in order to get your home and chimney ready for...
by Jim Crowder | Oct 22, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
As the year comes to an end, experts predict home remodeling spending will decline, ending the year 1.9% lower than last year. However, experts expect a jump in remodeling spending as we begin the new year and head into spring buying/selling season. Home sales have a...
by Jim Crowder | Oct 21, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to many recent news articles, tiny houses are trending across the country, but the latest Census report proves different. The median house size in the United States has increased 25 square feet yearly over the last ten years and is approximately 2,384 square...
by Jim Crowder | Oct 20, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Thinking about adding on? There are a few important few things you should consider before getting started: Hiring professionals; be sure you hire an architect before hiring a builder. The addition should look as if it was a part of the original design. Also,...
by Jim Crowder | Oct 17, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Housing starts and permits jumped last month as groundbreaking increased 6.3%, averaging 1.02 million-unit pace annually according to the Commerce Department. With interest rates falling this year, the housing market has made great strides toward recovery since 2007....
