39 Percent of Recent Buyers Relied on FHA Loans to Purchase Home
RISMEDIA, December 22, 2009—According to the most recent Realtors® Confidence Index (RCI), 39% of recent buyers purchased a home with...
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Tips for Homeowners: How to Budget for Home Maintenance
RISMEDIA, December 22, 2009—While buying a home is a huge financial expenditure, homeowners need to keep in mind that the...
5 Ways for Parents to Teach Children the True Spirit of the Holiday Season
RISMEDIA, December 22, 2009—The holiday gift-giving season is an appropriate time to involve children in charitable giving and teach them...
10 Trouble Spots to Consider When Purchasing a Foreclosed Home
RISMEDIA, December 21, 2009—It's easy pickings out there for many potential homebuyers. Housing prices are at their lowest in more...
New Home Energy-Efficiency Incentives Could Boost Recovery
RISMEDIA, December 21, 2009—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently commended President Barack Obama as he proposed a new...
6 Tips to Avoid Holiday Debt
RISMEDIA, December 21, 2009—This year, Americans spent less and used less credit on "Black Friday," a sign that consumers are...
Scientists Works to Develop Christmas Tree That Doesn’t Shed Needles
RISMEDIA, December 19, 2009—(MCT)—After chasing the perfect Christmas tree for three decades, Gary Chastagner could be getting close. The scientist...
Housing Starts Regain Ground in November 2009
RISMEDIA, December 18, 2009—Nationwide housing production rose 8.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 574,000 units in November 2009,...
Has the Housing Industry Hit Bottom? As Demand Disappears, Builders Say 2009 Marks Housing’s Bottom
RISMEDIA, December 18, 2009—Despite significantly lower traffic and sales this month, Southern California retained pricing strength and the majority of...
Getaways – Las Vegas Tops Poll as Favorite City to Ring in 2010
RISMEDIA, December 18, 2009—Travel Ticker, a travel website, announced the results from its New Year's Eve Poll. The poll reveals...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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