Pending home sales rose for the third consecutive month in April and reached their highest level in over a decade, based on the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). All major regions saw gains in contract activity last month with the exception of the Midwest, which saw a meager ... » Learn More about Reports say Pending home sales are at a 10-year high
HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants
Scheme offers HUD grant cash in exchange for upfront fee. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s watchdog is warning people to be on the lookout for a scam that promises HUD grant cash in exchange for an upfront fee. HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants The fraud ... » Learn More about HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants
6 Tips for Creating the Perfect Patio for Grilling
The smell of grilling kebabs, the taste of a burger hot off of the barbecue, the great excuse to stay outside on a nice day: Grilling is one of life's simple pleasures. How do you make it better still? Build a patio or deck area that feels like a vacation in your own backyard. Here are a few ... » Learn More about 6 Tips for Creating the Perfect Patio for Grilling
Tips on how to Employ a Pet Sitter
You've made your summer travel plans, but what about Fido and Fluffy? Although the leisure industry may put out the welcome mat for pets across America, it’s not always possible to take them with you whenever you travel. The biggest dilemma is finding someone responsible and caring to be a pet ... » Learn More about Tips on how to Employ a Pet Sitter
Mortgage Rates Officially Hit 3-Year Lows
Mortgage rates crept just barely lower yesterday, but it was enough to leave the typical lender's rate sheet in its best shape since May of 2013. (At the risk of splitting hairs, a few lenders were offering better rates for a part of the day on February 11th, 2016.) The point is that rates are ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Officially Hit 3-Year Lows