Baton Rouge and Houston Lead NAHB’s New Leading Markets Index
October 5, 2013 4:51 pm Leave your thoughtsNAHB replaces the Improving Markets Index with the LMI-Leading Markets Index. Baton Rouge and Houston are early winners.
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Housing Starts Boosted By Single Family Construction
October 1, 2013 4:46 pm Leave your thoughtsSingle-family home starts grew by 0.9 percent by the end of August. Seasonally adjusted rate revealed total of 891,000 units.
West Virginia Has Highest Homeownership Rate
September 30, 2013 4:37 pm Leave your thoughtsAccording to information released by the National Association of Realtors, West Virginia has the highest homeownership rate of all 50 U.S. states.
Existing Home Sales Rise in August 2013
September 27, 2013 3:27 pm Leave your thoughtsAccording to information from the NAR, existing home sales increased in August and reached the highest level in 6 1/2 years.
Federal Housing Finance Reform: August 2013 Updates
September 23, 2013 3:03 pm Leave your thoughtsPresident Obama outlined key principles of a proposed housing finance reform. NAR seems to be behind the president's idea - for the most part.
New QRM Rule Offers Less Restrictive Down Payment Options
September 20, 2013 3:08 pm Leave your thoughtsQualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) rule eliminates much stricter down payment requirements than the previous version of QRM would have imposed.
Fed Holds Off on QE3 Tapering
September 19, 2013 3:22 pm Leave your thoughtsAfter a two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it would not be tapering its $85 billion a month bond buying plan known as QE3.
The Pros and Cons of Log Homes
September 16, 2013 3:13 pm Leave your thoughtsLog homes have a lot of unique benefits, but they also have unique drawbacks. Explore some of the pros and cons at eLEND.com.
What You Should Know Before Signing an As-Is Addendum
September 11, 2013 3:17 pm Leave your thoughtsHomes being sold as-is can sometimes seem an attractive option, but there are some risks involved buying a home as-is, even if the home isn't a foreclosure.
Tips for Making the Most of Your Winter Veggie Garden
September 8, 2013 4:41 pm Leave your thoughtsSpring and summer are considered the typical seasons for fruits and veggies, but fall and winter have their own rewards. Here are a few tips for a successful winter garden.