Permits for future home construction climbed to a near eight-year high in May, which sets the stage for greater inventories from homebuilders in...
Buyers Overestimate Mortgage Requirements
Many consumers have misperceptions about the credit score, down payment, and income requirements needed to qualify for a mortgage, a new survey...
Loan Demand Turns Volatile as Rates Rise
As rates rise, borrowers looking for lower cost products may increasingly turn to adjustable rate mortgages.
Report: 90% of Properties Now Have Equity
More home owners are emerging from the negative equity trap, which bodes well for a stronger housing recovery.
Coalition Launches Affordable Housing Plan
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition plans to purchase, renovate, and sell homes in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods as part of a...
Ask the Expert: How Can Homeowners Encourage Pool Safety?
Today’s “Ask the Expert” column features Charles Furlough, Vice President of Field Operations with Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. www.pillartopost.com Q: Now that the weather’s heating up, how can homeowners with young children encourage pool safety? A: Summertime brings great weather, and with it, backyard activities for the whole family. But yards, like any other […]
Ask the Expert: How Can Homeowners Encourage Pool Safety?
Today’s “Ask the Expert” column features Charles Furlough, Vice President of Field Operations with Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. www.pillartopost.com Q: Now that the weather’s heating up, how can homeowners with young children encourage pool safety? A: Summertime brings great weather, and with it, backyard activities for the whole family. But yards, like any other […]
Ask the Expert: How Can Homeowners Encourage Pool Safety?
Today’s “Ask the Expert” column features Charles Furlough, Vice President of Field Operations with Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. www.pillartopost.com Q: Now that the weather’s heating up, how can homeowners with young children encourage pool safety? A: Summertime brings great weather, and with it, backyard activities for the whole family. But yards, like any other […]
Top 6 Summer Weekend Projects to Tackle
It’s almost summer! With the weather getting better outside, maybe it’s time to start making a list of weekend projects to complete. While you might not be able to tackle some of the hard, long-term projects—kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, deck additions—you can do some easy improvements that will make your house more appealing and functional. […]
Top 6 Summer Weekend Projects to Tackle
It’s almost summer! With the weather getting better outside, maybe it’s time to start making a list of weekend projects to complete. While you might not be able to tackle some of the hard, long-term projects—kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, deck additions—you can do some easy improvements that will make your house more appealing and functional. […]