Monthly Archives: July 2013

Case Shiller Home Price Index Shows Rising Prices For May 2013

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index (HPI) released Tuesday presented solid evidence that the housing recovery continued during May. Continue reading →

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Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector Before Buying Your Home

Posted on July 30, 2013 by

Imagine how frustrated you’d be to find out that the hot water heater wasn’t working – in the middle of your very first shower in your new home!

This, among other very good reasons, is why you should have a home inspection before you buy your home. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — July 29, 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by

New home sales surpassed expectations and consumer sentiment rose for July; these readings among others suggest that the economy continued to improve and that consumer confidence in the economy improved as well. Continue reading →

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What Should You To Do In Advance To Prepare For Your Mortgage Application

Posted on July 26, 2013 by

If you are applying for a mortgage to buy a home, doing your homework in advance before you submit the application means that you will stand a better chance of getting accepted at a desirable mortgage rate. Continue reading →

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How To Bring More Natural Light Into Your Home

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

One of the biggest improvements that you can make to your home is to bring in more natural light. Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales: Second Highest Level Since 2009

Posted on July 24, 2013 by

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, national sales of existing homes in June came in at 5.08 million. Continue reading →

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First Things First, What To Do Upon Moving Into Your New Home

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

If you have purchased a new home and are going to move in soon, what are the first few things that you will need to do upon moving into your new home? Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 22, 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by

Last week’s economic news was a mixed bag with retail sales and housing starts coming in lower than expected, but home builder confidence in housing markets increased. Continue reading →

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5 Important Tips To Protect Your Home From Burglars When You Are Away

Posted on July 19, 2013 by

Anyone would be shocked and feel violated after coming home to a ransacked house. Burglars look for specific things when choosing a home to break into, and many homeowners are basically inviting criminals through the front door. Continue reading →

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Home Builder Confidence Rises To Highest Level Since January 2006

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose in July. Continue reading →

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