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...
by Jon Terry | Feb 18, 2012 | Blog, Housing Analysis
Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage. The Pending Home Sales Index rose 7 percent in November to rise to its highest level since April 2010, the last month of last...
by Jon Terry | Feb 14, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog
How long has it been since you last changed your home’s air filters? Home air filters trap and remove dust and particles from the air you breathe; leaving “clean air” to circulate your home. Clean air in your home is important because it promotes...
