by Jon Terry | Mar 5, 2012 | Blog, Housing Analysis
Foreclosure activity continues to concentrate over just a few states. According to foreclosure-tracker RealtyTrac, November’s foreclosure filings fell 3 percent as compared to October, and 14 percent from November 2010. “Foreclosure filing” is a...
by Jon Terry | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog, Housing Analysis
The housing market appears headed for a strong spring season. After a brief setback in December, the Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior. The data puts pressure on home buyers. This is because a...
by Jon Terry | Mar 1, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog
How clean are the fruits and vegetables you eat? Unless you pick your food straight from the farm, your food is likely more dirty than you think. In addition to pesticide treatments made while food is still “on the vine”, fruits and vegetables you buy at...
by Jon Terry | Feb 29, 2012 | Blog, Mortgage Rates
As mortgage rates drop, so do housing payments. It’s a good time to consider refinancing your home, or making an offer on a new one. Mortgage payment affordability has never been so high in history. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate...
by Jon Terry | Feb 24, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog
Your dishwasher is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. It’s warm, it’s dark, and there is a bevy of decaying, organic material in the form of both food particles and soap. Therefore, you’ll want to periodically scrub and disinfect your...
