27 Months Of Consecutive Job Growth Helping Home Prices Rise January 9, 2013 George Duarte The Economy Comments Off on 27 Months Of Consecutive Job Growth Helping Home Prices Rise The 2013 housing market is expected to perform well. Job growth is playing a role in its recovery.
Choosing “Green Homes” January 8, 2013 George Duarte Around The Home Comments Off on Choosing “Green Homes” For environmentally-conscious homeowners wanting to minimize their footprint and their energy bills, there are four areas upon which to focus.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 7, 2013 January 7, 2013 George Duarte Mortgage Rates Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 7, 2013 Mortgage rates rose during the first week of 2013.
Pending Home Sales Index Cruises To Multi-Year High January 4, 2013 George Duarte Housing Analysis Comments Off on Pending Home Sales Index Cruises To Multi-Year High In November, for the second straight month, the Pending Home Sales Index eclipsed its benchmark reading of 100, posting a value of 106.4.
Post-Fiscal Cliff, Mortgage Markets Turn Attention To Jobs Data January 3, 2013 George Duarte Mortgage Rates Comments Off on Post-Fiscal Cliff, Mortgage Markets Turn Attention To Jobs Data For Thursday and Friday, expect jobs data to dictate where mortgage rates are headed.
How To Make An Emergency Preparedness Kit For Your Home January 2, 2013 George Duarte Around The Home Comments Off on How To Make An Emergency Preparedness Kit For Your Home Every home should maintain a ready, working emergency kit for when disaster strikes. Here is what to do.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 31, 2012 December 31, 2012 George Duarte Mortgage Rates Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 31, 2012 Mortgage bonds improved last week, pushing mortgage rates lower nationwide.
Fixing Up An Historic Home : The Three Rs December 28, 2012 George Duarte Around The Home Comments Off on Fixing Up An Historic Home : The Three Rs Restoration, Renovation, and Repair — the three Rs of fixing up an historic home.
Case-Shiller Index Posts 4% Annual Home Price Gain December 27, 2012 George Duarte Housing Analysis Comments Off on Case-Shiller Index Posts 4% Annual Home Price Gain The Case-Shiller Index showed home prices gaining 4.3 percent during the 12-month period ending October 2012.
How To Install A Water Heater Jacket December 26, 2012 George Duarte Around The Home Comments Off on How To Install A Water Heater Jacket Homeowners can save up to 9% per year on water heating costs with a properly-fitted water heater jacket.