3 National Housing Market Trends
 After hitting post-recession highs, existing-home sales declined in September. According to the National Association of Realtors, total existing-home sales were down 1.9 percent from August to September. Yet for the past 27 months, sales have stayed above year-ago levels, and September proved to be no exception; sales are still 10.7 percent above the pace set at the same time last year.
The Northeast saw a sales decline of 2.8 percent but managed to surpass last year's... Read More
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Traveling for the Holidays? Use
These Tips
 So you're planning to get away for the holidays. What can go wrong? That's what you have to ask yourself if you want to plan ahead and avoid travel woes.
Book Now. This Minute.
This year you don't have to wonder if it will save you money to wait to book a flight, the experts have already decreed the rates will only go up if you wait for a chancy holiday flight sale. At this point flights are not going to be cheap, but Kayak.com suggests... Read More |
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Remodeling Market Index Highest
Since 2004
More homeowners are upgrading their homes' windows and installing their dream kitchens. For the second quarter in a row, the Remodeling Market Index has climbed. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the RMI has risen by a modest two points to 57. This is the highest the index has reached since the first quarter of 2004. The index measures the optimism of remodelers in regards to the current and future state of the remodeling market. A reading above 50... Read More
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Remodeling Projects That Give a Good Return on Investment
 Are you considering selling your home now or in the near future? Choose remodeling projects that will give you a good return on your investment. Remember to stick with colors and finishes that are crowd pleasers, rather than looks that are more polarizing.
Install new exterior doors.
A new exterior door provides great curb appeal that potential buyers will appreciate. Safety-minded buyers will appreciate a steel safety door on the front and back of the house, which resists forced entry much better than traditional doors... Read More
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4 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
 Making your home more energy efficient has a triple pay-off: your bills can decrease, you're making a smaller environmental impact and you'll be keeping your family warm and toasty. To make sure that your home is as efficient as possible, follow these four tips.
1. Insulate.
When the temperature drops, we often grab a blanket to help stay warm. Adding insulation to your home is like wrapping it in a warm blanket. Insulating areas such as attics, basements and crawlspaces can make your home more comfortable and lower your energy bills.
To get the biggest bang for your buck according to the... Read More |
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