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2009
Difficult home odors plague homeowners. Ground into rugs, absorbed into walls, and clinging to furniture, some smells are slow to fade, leaving lasting impressions on both guests and potential buyers. Often, that impression is unfavorable. Do something about it. In this 4-minute piece from NBC'...
11/30/2009
Difficult home odors plague homeowners. Ground into rugs, absorbed into walls, and clinging to furniture, some smells are slow to fade, leaving lasting impressions on both guests and potential buyers. Often, that impression is unfavorable. Do something about it. In this 4-minute piece from NBC'...
11/30/2009
Home affordability improved this week after the Federal Reserve released its November 3-4, 2009 meeting minutes. The FOMC Minutes is a companion to the Federal Reserve's post-meeting press release. It's released 3 weeks after the Fed adjourns and details the internal debates that shape our nation...
11/27/2009
It's official -- home prices are no longer in free fall. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Home Price Index posted its first quarterly increase since 2007 last quarter. The news was reported Tuesday. The Home Price Index is an interesting metric. It's huge in its scope, accou...
11/25/2009
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Another month, another piece of evidence that the housing market is in recovery. Existing Home Sales surged in October as the nation's homebuyers took advantage of low mortgage rates, low list prices, and, for some, a generous tax credit. Home resales are 23 percent higher versus a year ago and h...
11/24/2009
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We have all heard horror stories of short sales taking forever! Sometimes taking months for a response. Fortunately, one of our leading banks has finally stepped up to the plate--WACHOVIA!!! Once the listing agent receives an offer it is 10 DAYS FOR AN APPROVAL!! That is how it should be and thes...
11/23/2009
Thanksgiving is Thursday. If you're cooking for group (or a crowd) and you haven't yet put your menu in order, click on through Bon Appetit's Thanksgiving Menu Planner. Answer to 3 basic questions and Bon Appetit serves up a list of dishes and their respective recipes. For how many people are you...
11/23/2009
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For today's home buyers and homeowners that can manage the higher monthly payments, 15-year fixed rate mortgage rates look attractive as compared to comparable 30-year products. The 15-year/30-year interest rate spread is near its 5-year high. Despite lower rates, however, homeowners opting for ...
11/20/2009
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There is only one Thanksgiving Day Parade in Arizona and it is in Fountain Hills. It may not be quite as impressive as this parade... ...but, according to The Washington Post it is worth traveling to. The parade will feature floats, marching bands and fun for all. This year's theme is "Holidays ...
11/19/2009
A "Housing Start" is a home on which construction has started and, for the 4th straight month, national single-family housing starts held steady last month. When the demand for homes grows faster than the number of homes for sale, prices increase. As recent home sales data confirms, buyers curr...
11/19/2009
