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FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Increasing April 9, 2012

Planning to use an FHA-backed mortgage for your next home loan? You might want to get your application in gear today.

Spring Cleaning Shortcuts

It’s Spring Cleaning season. Do you have a checklist?

Mortgage Rates Fall Back Below 4%

After a brief run-up two weeks ago, mortgage rates are back below 4 percent.

Case-Shiller Shows Uneven Recovery For U.S. Housing

Recent data suggests that the U.S. housing market is in recovery, albeit an uneven one.

Pending Home Sales Index Remains Strong Into Spring

The housing market took a step back in February, but remains near post-Recession highs.

New Home Sales Slip In February

Sales of new homes fell to the lowest levels in four months last month.

How To Replace Cracked, Dirty Grout

Keeping grout in good condition does more than just make your kitchen or bathroom look great — it protects the surfaces beneath your tile, too. Here’s how to properly clean your grout.

Building Permits On The Rise

The new construction housing market appears primed for growth.

Existing Home Sales Stay Strong; Spring Season Underway

Despite sparse home inventory, the National Association of REALTORS reports that 4.59 million “existing homes” were sold in February on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.

Buyer Foot Traffic Through New Construction Up Nearly Threefold Since 2009

Home builder confidence in the newly-built, single-family housing market remains high.