National Home Sales Remain Above Year-Ago Levels
 When it comes to predicting immediate future sales, economists rely on the Pending Home Sales Index. It tracks the number of contracts in the housing market, not closings. And while July's pending home sales were down a slight 1.3 percent, they were still 6.7 percent above last year's level. What's more, for the past 27 months the index has stayed above year-ago levels
Rising Mortgage Rates
The slight dip in the index can be blamed... Read More
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More Housing Markets Listed as Improving in September
 Some metropolitan areas across the country were hit by the housing crisis harder than others. Residents in one region of the country might have seen the value of their home slashed in half, while city dwellers in another region saw their home retain its pre-crisis value. Recent news shows that when it comes to the housing market recovery, signs of improvement can be seen almost... Read More |
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How to Paint a Room: A Simple Guide for Beginners
A good paint job completely revitalizes a room; but a bad paint job is obvious to anyone. Streaks, drips, and rough spots make the room look sloppy. But you don't have to be a professional to get a professional-quality paint job. Follow the steps below and your walls should look perfect.
- 1. Remove all switch and outlet plates. After you remove the screws from the plates... Read More
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