by Jon Terry | May 16, 2012 | Blog, Housing Analysis
Homebuilder Confidence is on the rise once again. After a brief dip in April, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index rose 5 points in May to 29. The increase marks the sharpest climb in homebuilder confidence on a month-to-month...
by Jon Terry | May 5, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home, Staging
Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom. If you have your home on the market, dirty shower doors can be distracting to prospective buyers. The soap scum that accumulates isn’t just unsightly, it contains body oils and skin particles...
by Jon Terry | May 3, 2012 | Blog, Buying A Home, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages
Despite an improving U.S. economy, the nation’s banks remain cautious about what they will lend, and to whom. Last quarter, by a margin of 3-to-2, more banks tightened residential mortgage lending standards for “prime borrowers” than did loosen...
by Jon Terry | May 1, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Moving, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home
As the weather turns warmer and the days grow longer, it’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer things — just make sure to store your cold-weather clothes properly. They’ll look better, wear longer, and will be...
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...
