February 10, 2012

Green Building Revolution on Its Way!

Green Building Revolution on Its Way!
Many householders understand the basic benefits of green homes. However, there is the other assortment of advantages the majority probably would not bear in mind. Approximately nearly 10% of new homes constructed in the approaching years are going to be Eco-friendly, green homes.

Watchdog: Financial system support up $700 billion

Watchdog: Financial system support up $700 billion
Increased housing commitments swelled U.S. taxpayers’ total support for the financial system by $700 billion in the past year to around $3.7 trillion, a government watchdog said on Wednesday.


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Mortgage applications sink to 13-year low

Mortgage applications sink to 13-year low
Demand for loans to purchase homes sank to a 13-year low last week, and refinancing demand also slid despite near record-low mortgage rates.


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Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rates Inch Downward to Another New Low for the Sixth Consecutive Week

Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rates Inch Downward to Another New Low for the Sixth Consecutive Week
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), with the 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages reaching record lows for this survey.


Water Features Enhance Home Appeal

Water Features Enhance Home Appeal
With the summer months pushing temperatures over 100 degrees in some areas and humidity leaving drips of perspiration on people’s brows, it might be time to consider a water feature to help enhance your home’s appeal.


How Can You Recognize Sustainable Building Materials For Your Home?

How Can You Recognize Sustainable Building Materials For Your Home?
If you do not want to have a home filled with toxic and harmful building materials, you should think of a way to find environment-friendly supplies that you could use to construct your home. Here are some characteristics of sustainable building materials that you should watch out for while canvassing for the best construction products.

Twin Cities top list of best for working moms

Twin Cities top list of best for working moms

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul were able to take the top spot when working moms' earnings were given an increased weight in the ranking.For the second year running, ForbesWoman has gathered the data and crunched the numbers to determine the U.S. cities that offer the most to working moms.





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Mortgage volume rises, boosted by low rates

Mortgage volume rises, boosted by low rates
Applications for home loans rose last week as rates on 30-year and 15-year fixed-ate loans sank to the lowest levels on the survey’s record.


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New home construction fell sharply in June

New home construction fell sharply in June

A construction worker cuts tiles as he installs a roof on a home in a new subdivision being built in San Marcos, Calif. New home construction plunged last month to the lowest level since October.Home construction plunged last month to the lowest level since October as the economy remained weak and demand for housing plummeted.





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Twin Cities top list of best for working moms

Twin Cities top list of best for working moms

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul were able to take the top spot when working moms' earnings were given an increased weight in the ranking.For the second year running, ForbesWoman has gathered the data and crunched the numbers to determine the U.S. cities that offer the most to working moms.





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