According to a recent report by Bankrate.com, approximately four in five Americans (77 percent) do not know that accounts with high outstanding balances can hurt their credit scores, even if they pay bills on time. Nearly the same percentage is unaware that closing an account lowers their credit scores.
As summer transitions to fall, your lawn will begin to store moisture and nutrients in preparation for the upcoming winter. As a homeowner, there are a few steps you can take now to help your lawn in the process, according to Grass Seed USA, a national coalition of academic turf specialists and grass seed farmers.
Mold in your home is a serious matter that can cause not only substantial property damage, but also significant harm to your health. Mold can vary, but often, it has a white to greenish or black spotty appearance. You may also notice a damp, musty odor in areas where mold is growing. If you cannot see or smell any signs …
Everyone seems to gather in the kitchen, and that may be one reason why it’s ground zero for major messes. You may already rely on vinegar and water to wipe down countertops and other areas. But, notes home projects guru Bob Vila, there is a world of other and more surprising cleaning options out there just perfect for making KP …
Mortgage applications increased 3.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 14, 2015.
Choosing a color palette for your new home construction is as much about personality as it is about aesthetics. Consider incorporating these popular colors in the design, which not only speak to individuality, but are also right on trend, according to the color experts at Valspar.
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remains in positive territory for the second quarter of 2015 with a reading of 57, according to the recently release National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI). Despite the one-point dip from the previous quarter, this is the fifth consecutive quarter with a reading above 50.
When was the last time you looked up and pondered the color of a ceiling? Switching up a ceiling color is a great way to change the appearance of an entire room. So before you build that new home, here are some options to consider:
Revisiting population data, the U.S. Census Bureau recently zeroed in on the living arrangements of adults over the last 40-plus years. Notably, the majority of adults in both 1970 and 2014 shared a household with a spouse. But if trends bear out, the gap between married adults and unmarried adults sharing households will close—fast.
