Bill passed in the House of Representatives. Under current regulation, home owners who choose to purchase flood insurance within the private market rather than through the National Flood Insurance Program are permitted to, however they could face higher rates if they come back to the NFIP, based on ... » Learn More about Flood insurance bill could bring relief to homeowners
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Rise in homeowner equity will continue to stabilize housing market
Every quarter, the U.S. Federal Reserve releases its report in connection with financial accounts of the United States. Although this is a very lengthy and detailed analysis, it will contain some interesting statistics on housing. The particular “nuggets” that we search for relate to the complete ... » Learn More about Rise in homeowner equity will continue to stabilize housing market
3 Tree Suggestions for Arbor Day
Happy Arbor Day! Founded in 1872 by journalist J. Sterling Morton, Arbor Day recognizes the significance of trees in communities, and promotes tree cultivation and care. Spring is an ideal time to plant trees, giving roots a chance to dig in and spread out before being clobbered by summer's heat and ... » Learn More about 3 Tree Suggestions for Arbor Day
New Construction Home Inspections: Is it Necessary?
The answer is yes, and here's why. In the middle of the recent recession that crippled the U.S. real estate economy, the new construction home inspection virtually disappeared. You don’t need to tell this to a builder. For quite some time there was an excessive amount of available housing inventory ... » Learn More about New Construction Home Inspections: Is it Necessary?
REALTOR ® 5 Reasons Why You Should use one
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR ® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are five reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR ... » Learn More about REALTOR ® 5 Reasons Why You Should use one