by John Evans | May 30, 2014 | Homeowner Tips
Growing a home garden creates beauty, oxygen and even food for our families to enjoy. If you’re looking to get more from your home garden, here are four easy ways to improve a green thumb. A Good Foundation For Your Garden Good soil is the foundation of a...
by John Evans | May 29, 2014 | Homeowner Tips
Buying newly constructed real estate isn’t much different from buying an “already used” home. What variances there are, however, can make all the difference between buying a diamond or a lemon. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when buying...
by John Evans | May 28, 2014 | Mortgage News
April’s meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee was held along with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Meeting minutes released Wednesday indicated the committee’s interest in “normalizing” its monetary...
by John Evans | May 27, 2014 | Mortgage News
Last week’s economic news was dominated by speeches given by Federal Reserve presidents, the minutes from April’s FOMC meeting and commencement address given by Fed Chair Janet Yellen. The latest readings for new and existing home sales were also released....
by John Evans | May 23, 2014 | Mortgage News
Whether you’re sprucing up your house to sell or simply looking for a color to bring out the beauty of your home, it’s imperative that you do your homework. Before you head off to your local DIY store with a paint sample in one hand and a wallet in the...
by John Evans | May 22, 2014 | Mortgage News
These days, efficiency and productivity are the keys to life, which is why it’s no surprise that home automation is a bigger topic than ever before. As more and more people become tech savvy and get used to working with handheld devices, home automation becomes...
by John Evans | May 21, 2014 | Mortgage News
Each year around April, we can find ourselves becoming a little more tense at the thought of what is about to occur: tax time. Instead of falling into the trap of procrastinating your taxes, however, it’s much more beneficial to face tax time head-on and do your...
by John Evans | May 20, 2014 | Mortgage News
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage loan is an integral part of having the ability to purchase a home in today’s society. With most home prices well above what the majority of us have in the bank, getting approved for a mortgage can be the deal maker or breaker...
by John Evans | May 19, 2014 | Mortgage News
Last week’s economic news was relatively flat, but highlights include the NAHB Housing Market Index for May, which posted its lowest reading since May 2013. Although analysts expected a May reading of 48, the May 2014 index reading was 45 as compared to...
by John Evans | May 16, 2014 | Mortgage News
Homeowners who want to increase the appeal of their residence before putting it up for sale can, within a few hours and with a little elbow grease, perform some do-it-yourself (DIY) kitchen upgrades that are sure to pique the interest of would-be buyers. Many people...
