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23 Jul 2013

First Things First, What To Do Upon Moving Into Your New Home

Home Buyer Tips

If you have purchased a new home and are going to move in soon, what are the first few things that you will need to do upon moving into your new home? Moving can be very stressful, but having a checklist can make your move effortless. Here are 6 easy steps that can eliminate any frustration and help you feel safe and secure: Change Your Address You will need to change your address for all magazine subscriptions, bills and other services. You can update your mailing address online or visit your local post office to find out what needs to…

22 Jul 2013

By Mark Feder

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 22, 2013

Housing Analysis

Last week's economic news was a mixed bag with retail sales and housing starts coming in lower than expected, but home builder confidence in housing markets increased. Weekly jobless claims fell, and Fed Chair Ben Bernanke testified before the Senate, saying that falling gold prices were an indication of increasing confidence in the economy, but that it was "way too soon" to say when the Fed's quantitative easing program would be reduced. Monday: Retail sales for June came in lower than expected at 0.4 percent. Economists estimated a reading of 0.9 percent based on May's reading of 0.5 percent. Tuesday:…

19 Jul 2013

By Mark Feder

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5 Important Tips To Protect Your Home From Burglars When You Are Away

Around The Home

Any family would feel violated after coming home to a ransacked house. Burglars look for specific things when choosing a home to break into, and many homeowners are unknowingly inviting criminals through the front door. Below are five ways you can avoid drawing the eyes of thieves and deter your home from becoming a target. Beware Of Selling To Strangers If you're wanting to sell items on Craigslist or another internet-based classified ad website, attempt conducting your transactions outside of the home. If you must meet at home, screen the person over the telephone to ensure that they are truly…

18 Jul 2013

By Mark Feder

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Home Builder Confidence Rises To Highest Level Since January 2006

Housing Analysis

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose in July. Home builder confidence in the market for newly constructed single-family homes rose six points to a reading of 57. NAHB reports that this was the third consecutive rise in the HMI and its highest reading since January 2006. Three components used in compiling the HMI reading include current sales, which gained five points for a reading of 60. Confidence in prospective buyer traffic rose from 40 to 45, and sales expectations for the next six months rose from a reading of 60 to…