by John Evans | Nov 25, 2019 | Financial Reports
Last week’s scheduled economic news releases included readings on builder sentiment from the National Association of Home Builders and. Commerce Department data on housing starts and building permits issued. The National Association of Realtors® reported on...
by John Evans | Nov 22, 2019 | Real Estate
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities. One of these involves home maintenance. Sometimes, people are surprised by the size and frequency of home maintenance costs. In order to reduce the stress that comes with home maintenance, it is important to plan...
by John Evans | Nov 21, 2019 | Real Estate
It is important for everyone to put money in a position to make money in order to make financial dreams come true. One of the common targets that people circle is real estate investing. Before jumping into the world of real estate investing, it is important for...
by John Evans | Nov 20, 2019 | Real Estate
When you are looking to purchase a home, you might hear a lot about something called a homeowners association, often shortened to HOA. While there are benefits of having an HOA in a living community, these benefits also have their drawbacks. There are a few common...
by John Evans | Nov 19, 2019 | Real Estate
If you are looking for a new home, or if you are looking to renovate your existing home, you might have heard about something called an open floor plan. In today’s era of housing, this layout has become more popular. In an open floor plan, there is a single,...
by John Evans | Nov 18, 2019 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new unemployment claims. Rising Gas Prices Fuel Jump in Inflation Consumer inflation increased at its...
by John Evans | Nov 15, 2019 | Real Estate
Remodeling is a common project that homeowners take on. If you are looking to remodel your home, it is important to keep in mind that this involves more than just improving your living area. If you remodel your home, you might also be expecting to generate a return on...
by John Evans | Nov 14, 2019 | Real Estate
Electricity plays an important role in your home. It helps keep you warm, allows you to cook meals, and brightens up the interior of your house. At the same time, electricity is a common hazard. Electrocution accidents can lead to burns, serious injuries, and even...
by John Evans | Nov 13, 2019 | Real Estate
There are many reasons why you might be interested in hiring a home contractor. These professionals are an important part of helping someone attain their dream home. While everyone cares about the price of the contractor, this is not the only factor that you should...
by John Evans | Nov 12, 2019 | Financial Reports
Last week’s scheduled economic news included the Federal Reserve’s survey of loan officers and the University of Michigan’s report on consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Fed Survey of Loan...