Indeed a little goes a long way. After the tsunami that happened in Japan, 3 generous and kind hearted girls from Cypress Bay High School had an idea to make simple and cute bows for them to sell. Ranging from $1-$3, they managed to raise $800 in just a month. All the profits they’ve made…
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How To Set Your Ceiling Fan For Summer
For homeowners with ceiling fans, the turn of season offers a simple way to lower your home’s energy bill. All it takes is the flick of a button.
Home Affordability Still Soaring; New Records Reached
The National Association of Home Builders reports that Q1 2011 Home Opportunity Index reached an all-time high for the second straight quarter last quarter.
Home Price Index Shows Values Down 19 Percent From Peak
Home values dropped for the sixth straight month in March 2011, according to the Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index. The Home Price Index is a government-sponsored home value tracker.
New Home Sales Increase For The Second Straight Month
Sales of newly-built homes surprised Wall Street, jumping 7 percent to an seasonally-adjusted, annualized 323,000 units last month.
Memorial Day Messes With Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates across the state are near year-to-date lows, but locking them in this week may be difficult.
All-Natural Pest And Weed Control For Your Garden
If you’ve spent time making your garden look great this spring, you’ll want to spend time helping it stay that way through the summer.
Fed Minutes Put The Heat On Mortgage Rates To Rise
The Federal Reserve released its April 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes Wednesday. In the hours since, mortgage markets have worsened.
Building Permits Fade Faster Than Expected
Single-family housing starts fell 5 percent as compared to March 2011, and 30 percent as compared to April one year ago.