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Home Affordability Reaches An All-Time High

Home affordability moved higher last quarter, boosted by the lowest mortgage rates in history, a rise in median income, and slow-to-recover home prices.

How To Keep A Stainless Steel Product Shining

With their sleek, modern look, over the past 10 years, stainless steel appliances have move from “hot trend” to commonplace. Here’s how to keep them clean.

FHA To Raise Mortgage Insurance Premiums April 1, 2012

Beginning April 1, 2012, the FHA is once again raising its mortgage insurance premiums.

Case-Shiller Index Shows Home Values Rising In Detroit

Standard & Poors released its December 2011 Case-Shiller Index this week.

Pending Home Sales Rise To 22-Month High

The Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior.

New Home Supply Falls To 5.6 Months

321,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. 7 of 10 new homes sold for less than $300,000.

50 Creative Reuse Ideas For Your Home And Garden

In every home, there are literally hundreds of items that be reused and repurposed. Here are 50 great ideas for you.

Federal Reserve Wary Of European Spillover

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its 2-day meeting January 24-25, 2012.

Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead

Economists believe the strength of the 2012 housing market will be closely tied to jobs. If they’re right, the housing market is ripe for a boost.

Top 10 Sunniest Cities In the United States

As compared to gloomy days, do “sunny days” put you in a good mood? See where your city ranks on the Sunniest Cities list.