Economy to Weather Turbulence in Second Half of Year
Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (writen by: Suzanne De Vita), August 21, 2017
Analysts anticipate the economy will weather turbulence expected in the second half of the year, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic
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Economy to Weather Turbulence in Second Half of Year
GREEN – Are You Home Energy Aware?
GREEN - Are You Home Energy Aware?
Published by: Christopher Tenggren - HomesInTheFoxValley.com - August 10, 2017
After the mortgage payment, the largest homeowner expense is for utilities and the major component is energy. Contributing factors include air leaks, insulation, heating and
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How Long Do Most Families Stay In Their Home?
How Long Do Most Families Stay In Their Home?
Published by: The KCM Crew, August 7, 2017
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning
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July Jobs Report Signals Riper Conditions for Housing
July Jobs Report Signals Riper Conditions for Housing
Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, August 7, 2017
The U.S. economy added 209,000 jobs in July, the Labor Department recently reported, flouting expectations and signaling riper conditions for the housing market. The unemployment
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GREEN – Sustainability: How NAR Is Responding to Growing Interest
GREEN - Sustainability: How NAR Is Responding to Growing Interest
Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (commentary by: Bob Goldberg, CEO of the National Association of REALTORS®), July 5, 2017
When you hear the term “sustainable real estate,” what topics come to mind? Perhaps your
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Top 10 Plants for Designing a Water Wise Landscape
Top 10 Plants for Designing a Water Wise Landscape
Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (writen by: Krystal Rogers-Nelson), July 5, 2017
Wait! Before you spend thousands on landscaping—or on water-guzzling plants—try planting a DIY drought-tolerant garden. With the right plants, your
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On Low Inventory: From Challenge Comes Opportunity
On Low Inventory: From Challenge Comes Opportunity
Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (commentary by: Suzanne De Vita), July 5, 2017
Low inventory is the foremost issue in the housing market, with no let-up in the impossible demand for the few reasonably-priced homes available for
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7 Things to Never, Ever Do When Buying a Home
7 Things to Never, Ever Do When Buying a Home
Published by: REALTOR.com (Writen by: Daniel Bortz), July 26, 2017
Buying a home is exciting and terrifying. After all, this is the biggest financial move most people ever make. As such, there's a lot of room for error, and even tiny mistakes can
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Christopher Tenggren’s July/August ’17 “YourHome Newsletter”
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Christopher Tenggren’s July/August '17 “YourHome Newsletter”
In this Issue... Marked Appriciation, Know Your Coverage & Trouble Free Move!
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CFPB Proposes to Raise HELOC Reporting Threshold for Community Banks, Credit Unions
CFPB Proposes to Raise HELOC Reporting Threshold for Community Banks, Credit Unions
Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, July 17, 2017
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a proposal that would raise the home equity line of credit (HELOC) reporting threshold for
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