Redfin has come out with its new predictions for the 2020 housing market with the expectations that bidding wars will return after an 18-month hiatus. What does that mean for the real estate market? Daryl Fairweather, Redfin Chief Economist stated: “Low mortgage rates started to revitalize the market at the end of this summer, but we won’t see their full …
According to a new HomesUSA.com report, Houston – once again – led the state in new home sales in August! For the third straight month, Houston posted higher sales volumes than the Dallas-Fort Worth market. “The Houston new home sales market showed stability across the board and remains the state’s brightest star as the top new home sales market in …
Bankrate.com reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has retreated to 4.00 percent, the lowest level since late spring, with an average of 0.26 discount and origination points. At the current rate, the monthly payment on a $200,000 loan would be $954.83.
It’s rare to get something right the very first time you try it, but when it comes to buying your first home, a lack of knowledge and experience can lead to costly mistakes. One in four first-time homebuyers say they are completely unfamiliar with the mortgage financing process, according to a report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Even among those …
Do your kitchen and bathrooms look a bit drab? There are many simple updates you can do to refresh these spaces and invigorate each with impressive style. From affordable faucet updates to pretty paints, each takes one day or less to complete, instantly providing a dramatic effect.
Turn into a real life hero for your little boys by designing them an adorable bedroom by following these simple, easy and effective ideas titled “Top 5 Little Boys Bedroom Ideas”, brought to you by HomeArena.
Low- and no-maintenance features top the list when making over outdoor living spaces because less time maintaining means more time enjoying. Low-maintenance landscaping outranks native plantings, water features and food/vegetable gardens according to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends survey. Landscape professionals love to share their secrets and show off their craft when redesigning …
Ninety-four percent of homeowners plan to paint a room or rooms themselves this year, according to a recent survey by Sherwin-Williams. If you’re planning a DIY painting project of your own, keep in mind these tips. Find color inspiration. Choosing the perfect paint color is key to creating the look you want, but how do you know which color suits your …
Renewed interest in housing counseling is revealing that many are considering homeownership as a possibility for the first time. More than 73,000 people received housing counseling from National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) member agencies during 2014, making it the highest volume experienced in the past five years. “Seeing that more people are realizing the value of housing counseling is a sign …
