According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heating can account for 25% of a home’s energy use. Here’s how to keep from wasting it.
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Fed Minutes : A Fed Divided Reaches Comprise
Wednesday, the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its 2-day September meeting. The release shows a divided Fed in disagreement about the current U.S. monetary policy.
Should I Refinance My Home?
With mortgage rates at all-time lows, you may be asking “Is now a good time to refinance?”. This short interview from NBC’s The Today Show offers good insight.
Freddie Mac : Mortgage Rates Sub-4 Percent
For the first time in more than 40 years, data from Freddie Mac’s weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage falling below 4 percent, dropping to 3.94 percent nationwide. It’s the lowest average 30-year fixed reading in the survey’s history.
A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Friday’s Jobs Report
Mortgage rates are prepped to make big moves in the next 36 hours. Is it time for you to call in your rate lock?
Home Values Rose For the 4th Straight Month
The government is confirming what the private sector has already shown — home values are on the rise.
Conforming Loan Limits Drop In High-Cost Areas
For homeowners in high-cost areas nationwide, conforming and FHA loan limits have dropped by as much as 14 percent.
Fall Fix-Ups For Your Home
For homeowners everywhere, the change of season is a well-timed, “preventative maintenance” reminder.