by Jim Crowder | May 30, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
In an attempt to save money, many people are taking on home improvement projects themselves. While the thought of doing it yourself and saving hundreds, if not thousands of dollars may be an exciting idea, not all projects should be undertaken without consulting a...
by Jim Crowder | May 29, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Fixed rate mortgages have fallen once again, making this the fourth consecutive week rates have dropped. According to Freddie Mac, the average national 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell from 4.14% last week to 4.12% this week, while the average national 15-year...
by Jim Crowder | May 28, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to Remodeling magazine’s 2014 Cost vs. Value study, curb appeal adds significant value to a house. Simple things that make your house more pleasing to the eye can increase the return on investment greatly, and make a positive impression on visitors and...
by Jim Crowder | May 27, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
The housing market has made positive strides toward recovery over the last few months. Home resales jumped in April, and the supply of homes for sale on the market increased to the highest level since August of 2012. According to the National Association of Realtors,...
by Jim Crowder | May 23, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Making small upgrades to your home can help increase the value of your house substantially. Even if you have no plans to sell in the near future, remodeling can increase the value for a possible sale later. Experts have put together a list of home improvements that...
by Jim Crowder | May 22, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Housing starts jumped last month as more construction workers began their peak working season. Housing starts increased 13.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.07 million, according to the Census Bureau. Multi-family housing construction contributed the most...
