Selling a Home That Needs Repair
Home sellers who have homes in need of serious repair can find a slow market to be their worst enemy. When a housing market favors buyers, buyers want to truly have their pick of inventory, and get used to finding great deals on homes that are in pristine condition. Most buyers don’t want to be bothered with fixer uppers, especially when they can see many homes that are in move in condition for the same price.
Selling a Home That Needs Repair
May 30, 2010 By
Home construction up, building permits fall
May 30, 2010 By
Home construction up, building permits fall
Construction of new homes rose more than expected in April, but new building permits fell sharply, signaling that the building industry’s rebound could be short-lived.
Construction – Business – Construction and Maintenance – Business and Economy – Consulting
Housing index hits highest level since 2007
May 30, 2010 By
Housing index hits highest level since 2007
U.S. homebuilders are growing more optimistic about their fortunes, with many expecting improved sales and customer traffic in coming months despite the end of homebuyer tax incentives.
Home prices stabilize in 60% of U.S. cities
May 30, 2010 By
Home prices stabilize in 60% of U.S. cities
Home prices rose in nearly 60 percent of U.S. cities in the first quarter of this year, as the housing market started to stabilize thanks to billions of dollars in federal spending.
United States – Real estate pricing – Real estate economics – Real estate – Business
Foreclosures fall in most of top metro areas
May 30, 2010 By
Foreclosures fall in most of top metro areas
Foreclosure activity fell in 14 of the top 20 U.S. metropolitan areas in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, even though total U.S. foreclosures rose, RealtyTrac said on Thursday.
RealtyTrac – United States – Foreclosure – Home – Shrubs
Why Green Housing Is Needed
May 30, 2010 By
Why Green Housing Is Needed
When you think of living green, you may consider the major impact on the environment made by our gas guzzling SUVs and sports cars. However, did you know that the majority of the issue with our environment comes from our houses and offices?
Instability in Financial Markets Overseas Lowers Mortgage Rates Here
May 30, 2010 By
Instability in Financial Markets Overseas Lowers Mortgage Rates Here
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.78 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending May 27, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.84 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.91 percent. The 30-year FRM has not been lower since the week ending December 3, 2009, when it averaged 4.71 percent.
Instability in Financial Markets Overseas Lowers Mortgage Rates Here
May 30, 2010 By
Instability in Financial Markets Overseas Lowers Mortgage Rates Here
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.78 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending May 27, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.84 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.91 percent. The 30-year FRM has not been lower since the week ending December 3, 2009, when it averaged 4.71 percent.
Ebbing foreclosure filings hint at plateau
May 30, 2010 By
Ebbing foreclosure filings hint at plateau
Foreclosure activity fell in April as lenders repossessed homes at a record pace but started far fewer new actions against struggling homeowners, signaling a plateau in loan failures, RealtyTrac said on Thursday.
Foreclosure – RealtyTrac – Business – Real estate – Loan
Simple Way to Grow Healthy Lawn
May 30, 2010 By
Simple Way to Grow Healthy Lawn
Landscape is one of the first things buyers see when they’re shopping for a home. That can be good or bad depending on the home’s curb appeal. If there’s a green, well-maintained lawn, it’s an indication that the inside of the home is likely equally cared for.