Housing Starts data came in at 717K, up 72K from last month (645K). Yet, Building Permits data for this month came in 32K permits less than last months report, dropping from 747K to 715K.
Exterior Siding Options For Your Home
The type of exterior siding you choose can change the look and feel of your home, so you have to ...
Deciding Between a Room Air Conditioner and a Central Air System
A room air conditioner and a central air system are two ways to help counter the heat this summer. Read what both can offer and decide which is best for you.
Quicken Loans Customer Satisfaction J.D. Power and Associates
J.D. Power and Associates has created this nifty microsite for Quicken Loans and we wanted to share with our readers here. Toot our own horn, you know? Why not? I mean, we are “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Mortgage Origination in the U.S.” two years in a row, according to J.D. Power and Associates.
Repairing Smoke Damage in Your Home
If you’ve ever dealt with the aftermath of smoke or fire damage in your home, you know it’s quite an overwhelming endeavor. Paint peels and chips away, thick oily residue clings to the walls like permanent marker, and there seems to be a layer of film on everything. Here’s how to attack this problem head on!
Consumer Price Index Down – Market Update
The Consumer Price Index and Advanced Retail Sales reports came in lower than expected this morning. Also, Germany’s GDP growth data came in with better than expected progress.
Detroit’s New Soccer Team Aims to Connect Communities Through Sports
Since Jackie Robinson became the first African American to join Major League Baseball in 1947, sports (in America) have become the stir stick that mixes all races and religions together in one melting pot. Recently, four young professionals in Detroit employed this concept to help bring estranged communities in the city together through their newly formed Detroit City Football Club.
Is an FHA Loan Right for You?
Finding the right fit when it comes to mortgage loan options can be a daunting task, especially if your credit history is less than perfect. Imagine a world in which you can find an easier credit qualifying process and low down payment options with a government-secured loan that allows lenders to give you a better deal. That world, dear readers, is here and now, and we in the business like to call it an FHA Loan.
Wood Deck Protection and Maintenance
Exposure to daily weather, water and UV rays can quickly rot and warp unprotected wood decks. Check out these deck protection tips to help keep moisture out.
10-Year Treasury Yield Down for Eighth Straight Week – Market Update
The 10-year treasury yield has dropped for the eighth straight week, marking the longest decline since 1998. Whereas the average 10-year yield over the last twenty years is 4.93 percent, today the 10-year yield is 1.78 percent.
Alternative Mother’s Day Gifts
It’s time to honor mom, y’all. It’s her day. The day to show how much you cherish the lady of the house.
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