Are you looking for ways to cut down on the costs of using your air conditioner? If so, here are seven steps to help you do just that!
Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Lows Again!
by Eric Mally on May 17, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
If last week’s mortgage rates were crazy low, this week’s mortgage rates would be classified as “unbelievably, astonishingly, insanely, stupid low.” That’s right people – according to the Weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates yet again dropped to all-time record lows for the third consecutive week.
Bernanke May Take Stimulus Action if Economy Conditions Continue to Descend – Market Update
by Jonathan Slappey on May 17, 2012 in Market Update
The FOMC meeting minutes from yesterday revealed that Ben Bernanke and the Fed are ready to take action via stimulus if economic conditions worsen in the near future.
3 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2012 – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on May 16, 2012 in Home Buying, Mortgage Rates
Quicken Loans Chief Economist Bob Walters sat down with our very own Jordan Fylonenko to talk about three very strong reasons why to buy a home in 2012 in another episode of the critically acclaimed Markets and Musings.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving Named Rookie of the Year!
by Jonathan Slappey on May 16, 2012 in Zing Zone
Cleveland Cavaliers’ sensational first year guard Kyrie Irving was recently named Rookie of The Year (ROY) for the 2012 NBA season and I shared in Irving’s happiness as if he was a team member of mine at Quicken Loans.
Go Over The Wall With The Pit Crew Experience!
by Joel Jarvi on May 16, 2012 in Zing Zone
The newest feature of the Quicken Loans Racing website just went live today and we couldn’t be more excited! Get inside the heads of the hardest working guys on race day…the pit crew!
5 Things I Learned From Traveling Abroad
by Stephanie Koske on May 16, 2012 in Home & Family
Well guys, I’ve returned. But my dreams of meeting a perfectly tanned royal or a Greek shipping heir while away were long gone once I buckled up on my flight out of Venice. Even though I’m back without a nice ring on my finger, I did bring home some great pictures, memories, trinkets, and of course, a bit of sage wisdom. I prepped you with some great tips to keep in mind before traveling, but now I’ve got a few more tidbits I’ve learned firsthand to share with you.
Give Your Garden a New Life
by Christine Bilger on May 16, 2012 in Home & Family
Now that the warm weather is here to stay, it’s time to dig out those shovels and revamp that garden! Here are a few ways to change up your outdoor space and refresh that tired backyard. Remember, a garden doesn’t just have to be a garden; there are no limits to what you can create. Happy gardening!
Housing Starts Up 72K from Last Month – Market Update
by Jonathan Slappey on May 16, 2012 in Market Update
Housing starts data came in at 717K, up 72K from last month (645K). Yet, building permits data for this month came in 32K permits lower than last month’s report, dropping from 747K to 715K.
Deciding Between a Room Air Conditioner and a Central Air System
by Anthony Fontana on May 15, 2012 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Saving, Smart Shopper
Whether or not you enjoy the summer, we can find common ground in that saving money is a top priority. While I enjoy being out in the summer sun, having its rays beat down on me, I’m also quite fond of walking into an air conditioned home. 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.
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