by Jon Terry | Apr 28, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Buying A Home, Construction/Maintenance, Moving, Residential Real Estate
Did you remember to handle the most basic safety precaution for your new home? When people buy homes , there’s a tendency to think “Big Picture” on home improvements. Flooring, painting and furniture are common “just-moved-in” purchases,...
by Jon Terry | Apr 24, 2012 | Blog, Housing Analysis, Statistics, The Economy
Tuesday, the government released its March 2012 New Residential Construction report. The report is made up of three sections, each related to a phase of the “new home” market. The report’s first part is Building Permits; the second is Housing...
by Jon Terry | Apr 21, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Colorado Living, Green Home Tips
According to the EPA, during summer months, lawn and garden watering account for roughly 40% of a typical home’s water use. It’s a statistic that reminds us how “green lawns” can be wasteful to both the environment and household budgets...
by Jon Terry | Apr 19, 2012 | Blog, Buying A Home, Housing Analysis, Residential Real Estate, The Economy
The housing market took a step back in February, but remains near post-recession highs. According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, February’s Pending Home Sale Index slipped .5% from the month prior, to 96.5. The Pending Home Sales Index is a...
by Jon Terry | Apr 17, 2012 | Blog, Foreclosure, Mortgage Guidelines
The new, revamped HARP program is now available in Colorado and nationwide. It was officially released Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. HARP is an acronym. It stands for Home Affordable Refinance Program. HARP is the conforming mortgage loan...
