According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2008, there were an estimated 378,200 in-home fires. Combined, these fires caused $8 billion in property damage and killed 2,600 people.
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Housing Starts Data Much Better Than The Headlines Would Have You Believe
Newspaper stories can be misleading sometimes — especially with respect to real estate. We saw a terrific example of this Wednesday.
Homebuilders Expect A Surge In New Home Sales
According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, a combination of shrinking new home inventory plus higher-quality foot traffic is boosting builder optimism.
Mortgage Rates Spike On Strong Retail Sales Data. Could 4 Percent Rates Be Done?
Rising Retail Sales and Consumer Confidence data hints that the days of 4 percent, 30-year fixed rate mortgages may be nearing its end.
How To Protect Your Home From The Influenza Virus
In public places, avoiding “germy” places can be difficult. But within your home, you can easily create germ-free spaces.
October 2010 : 5 States Account For Half Of The Nation’s Foreclosure Activity
As usual, foreclosure density varied by region last month, with just 5 states accounting for close to half of the nation’s repossessed homes.
Fed Survey : Mortgage Guidelines Tighten Further, Freeze Out Would-Be Refinancers
For the period July-September 2010, 52 of 54 responding loan officers admitted to tightening their prime guidelines, or leaving them “basically unchanged”.
Pending Home Sales Slip In September, Suggesting A Buyer’s Market Until January
So long as mortgage rates remain rock bottom, the autumn season is looking like a terrific time to buy.
How Close Do You Live To America’s Largest Landfills?
Transporting and burying garbage is a $50 billion annual business with an estimated 3,000 landfills in operation across the country, plus an additional 10,000 municipal “dump” sites. How close is the nearest landfill to your home?