Since the recession, many consumers are looking to increase the value of their homes and reinvest in their properties, driving up demand in a variety of industries in the home improvement sector. Notably, franchises in this sector fared slightly better than their non-franchised counterparts during the downturn, primarily due to increased brand recognition. Thus, as […]
Sources of New Home Sales Financing
While the sources of finance for new home sales have changed noticeably since the start of the Great Recession, cash sales remain more common for existing homes compared to new construction. According to data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing, the onset of the housing crisis in 2007 led to a […]
Sources of New Home Sales Financing
While the sources of finance for new home sales have changed noticeably since the start of the Great Recession, cash sales remain more common for existing homes compared to new construction. According to data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing, the onset of the housing crisis in 2007 led to a […]
Sources of New Home Sales Financing
While the sources of finance for new home sales have changed noticeably since the start of the Great Recession, cash sales remain more common for existing homes compared to new construction. According to data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing, the onset of the housing crisis in 2007 led to a […]
Your Facebook Friends May Affect Your Credit Score
From FICO to Facebook, some lending institutions are turning to social media to assess your credit score. If you have a tough time accessing credit or don’t have a credit score, you should take into account that a number of lending companies are using your online activity as an indicator of your creditworthiness. But the […]
Your Facebook Friends May Affect Your Credit Score
From FICO to Facebook, some lending institutions are turning to social media to assess your credit score. If you have a tough time accessing credit or don’t have a credit score, you should take into account that a number of lending companies are using your online activity as an indicator of your creditworthiness. But the […]
Your Facebook Friends May Affect Your Credit Score
From FICO to Facebook, some lending institutions are turning to social media to assess your credit score. If you have a tough time accessing credit or don’t have a credit score, you should take into account that a number of lending companies are using your online activity as an indicator of your creditworthiness. But the […]
Ask the Expert: How to Prepare for a Home Inspection
Today’s expert Q & A is with David R. Leopold, owner of Pillar To Post Home Inspection located in Fairfield County, Conn. Q: What can homeowners do to prevent delays, uncomfortable situations and return visits as they go through the process of preparing for an inspection? A: While it’s important that homeowners don’t neglect the […]
Ask the Expert: How to Prepare for a Home Inspection
Today’s expert Q & A is with David R. Leopold, owner of Pillar To Post Home Inspection located in Fairfield County, Conn. Q: What can homeowners do to prevent delays, uncomfortable situations and return visits as they go through the process of preparing for an inspection? A: While it’s important that homeowners don’t neglect the […]
Ask the Expert: How to Prepare for a Home Inspection
Today’s expert Q & A is with David R. Leopold, owner of Pillar To Post Home Inspection located in Fairfield County, Conn. Q: What can homeowners do to prevent delays, uncomfortable situations and return visits as they go through the process of preparing for an inspection? A: While it’s important that homeowners don’t neglect the […]