by Jim Crowder | Aug 25, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to recent data, home prices grew 0.8% in June from the previous month and increased 5.5% from June 2013. Data shows that half of the 40 largest metropolitan cities have reported positive monthly improvement. Miami and San Francisco specifically have...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 22, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Wood fences are the perfect way to create a safe place for your children or animals to play, or even just allow more privacy to your backyard. While fences are an added perk to any home, they need to be regularly maintained in order to keep them looking good and...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 21, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Mortgage delinquencies have fallen for the 10th consecutive quarter in the U.S., decreasing approximately 20% in just the last year. According to a recent report from TransUnion, millennials are helping to keep the delinquency rate down. Millennials have the lowest...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 20, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Fixing small problems today in your home can end up saving you thousands of dollars in the future. Experts have given tips to help save money and avoid major catastrophe by addressing small tasks when problems arise. If your electricity bill is much higher than it...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 19, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo’s Housing Market Index, this month’s builder confidence for new single-family homes jumped two points, averaging 55, the highest level seen since the beginning of the year. August is the...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 18, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
States such as Arizona and Florida are among the most-popular locations in which to retire, according to research. As reported by TopRetirements.com, there are other less-known locations that are worthy of exploration. A few cities that are great locations for older...