U.S. home prices have fully recovered from their steep plunge while in the housing bust and Great Recession, according to a private measure. Home prices exceed pre-recession height The Standard & Poor's CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index is slightly higher than the ... » Learn More about Home prices exceed pre-recession height
Home Ownership
Could court ruling bring about more foreclosures to market?
Delinquent Florida homeowners could be getting long-delayed foreclosure notices after a court ruling cleared the way for lenders to bring back cases that have stalled for several years. The Florida Supreme Court ruled last month that lenders can refile foreclosure cases against owners still in ... » Learn More about Could court ruling bring about more foreclosures to market?
These types of Plants Can Enhance a Home’s Quality of Air
A study 30 years ago by NASA reveals that particular plants can help clean the air to space stations, and studies since then have confirmed they may be able to do that for a home or office too. Further, research has linked certain houseplants to an increase in productivity, calmness, creativity, as ... » Learn More about These types of Plants Can Enhance a Home’s Quality of Air
Conforming Mortgage Levels Increase for 2017
The federal government is increasing the levels for conforming mortgages from $417,000 to $424,100 in most areas of the United States starting Jan. 1, 2017, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced last Wednesday-the first such increase since 2006. Conforming Mortgage Levels Increase for ... » Learn More about Conforming Mortgage Levels Increase for 2017
Your Home is it Modern or Timeless?
When it comes time to redesign your own home, you’ll likely inevitably be asking an age-old question: Should you opt for a modern and chic design or opt for a more timeless look? While these two options are not necessarily mutually exclusive, it can require some know-how to combine them ... » Learn More about Your Home is it Modern or Timeless?