by Jim Crowder | Jul 3, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Fire safety officials are warning homeowners to be cautious while using fireworks around their homes and cars this 4th of July. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks caused 17,800 reported fires in the U.S. in 2011. Of those 17,800 fires,...
by Jim Crowder | Jul 2, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Keeping a pool clean and maintained does not have to be an overwhelming task. If you do weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance, taking care of your pool should not be exhausting. A few tips experts have given to maintain your pool are: Clean out your filter daily to...
by Jim Crowder | Jul 1, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to CoreLogic’s most recent home price index, home prices jumped last month, increasing 8.8% from May 2013, making it the 27th week the U.S. has experienced year-over-year home price increases. Although prices have grown, experts expect prices to...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 30, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to the most recent Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, U.S. mortgage rates have decreased lower than rates in 2013. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged approximately 4.14% last week, down .03% from the previous week and .32% from last year. The...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 27, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
As the summer months progress, heating a home is the last thing on most minds, but it may be a good idea to start chimney maintenance now in order to get the most effective heat from your wood-burning fireplace during the winter. A few tips that will help you maintain...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 26, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
There are many things to consider for before buying a first home or moving into a new home. Experts have compiled a few tips that can help you be better prepared when buying a home: Take the time to mend or maintain your credit score, which largely determines the...
