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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Behind The Housing Starts Headlines, The Story That Matters

Single-family housing starts climbed 4 percent last month to 470,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. This is the highest number of Single-Family Housing Starts since April 2010 — the last month of last year’s home buyer tax credit. Continue reading

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CENTURY 21 To Sprinkle Stardust On The Super Bowl

New York Times veteran advertising and media reporter Stuart Elliott revealed in his article yesterday the celebrities who will be appearing in CENTURY 21’s Super Bowl commercial. “Century 21 is also sprinkling stardust on its spot, created by the Red … Continue reading

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Home Builders See More Sales, Higher Prices Ahead

Homebuilder confidence is soaring, reaching levels not seen in more than 4 years. Continue reading

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Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low

Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. Continue reading

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How To Clean An Exposed, Interior Brick Wall

Exposed interior brick can add a nice, decorative touch to your home, but cleaning brick can be a challenge. Here’s how to do it the right way. Continue reading

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Will Home Values Rise This Year?

Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there’s concrete reason for optimism. Continue reading

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Fed Minutes Show An Improving U.S. Economy Threatened By The Eurozone

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting. December’s Fed Minutes shows Fed members with a positive, cautious, take on the economy. Continue reading

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Home Affordability Set To Worsen On Thursday’s Retail Sales Data

Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers, it may also lead to higher mortgage rates later this week. Continue reading

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Lock Your Mortgage Rate : New Loan Fees Expected Within Days

Starting soon, nearly all home buyers and refinancing households nationwide will pay higher mortgage loan fees. Congress has made it law. Continue reading

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How To Clean Your Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals

The organic way to clean your microwave oven. Continue reading

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