MBA Shows Mortgage Applications Increase
Mortgage applications increased 1.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage...
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Boomers Are Betting on Real Estate
Even though the market has delayed many from moving ahead with plans to sell the family home, baby boomers are...
Give Your Spine a Break: Stand Tall
(MCT)—In honor of mothers everywhere, Sunday, Oct. 16, has been designated Don’t Slouch Day. Well, technically, it’s National Spinal Health...
5 Things You Need to Know to Sell a Home That’s Underwater
More and more people are in over their heads when it comes to their home. In this tough economy, many...
Baltimore Metro Area September Contract Activity Highest in 4 Years
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT—The following analysis of the Baltimore, Maryland, metro area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI),...
Hot Property: Buyer Takes a Shining to Jack’s Place
(MCT)—A-list actor Jack Nicholson has sold his longtime retreat in Malibu for $3.5 million, the Multiple Listing Service shows. The...
Loud and Clear: Homeownership Is Vital in America
As America deals with mounting debt and a shaky economic recovery, it’s more important than ever to stand up in...
Builders’ Message to Washington: Stop Scaring Consumers
While the nation may have added 103,000 new jobs in September, the employment report showed relative weakness, particularly as it...
Spooky Fears Haunting Consumers?
Consumers don’t plan to buy homes anytime soon because they think prices will fall farther next year, mortgage rates will...
10 Low-Effort Ways to Save Energy
(MCT)—I like saving energy. Especially my own. That’s why I love tips that don’t require a lot of effort but...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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