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"You make me wanna…Shout!" (The Isley Brothers) The lack of homes for sale on the market may be causing some would-be buyers to shout these days. But what about the rest of the... » Read More of the post Housing Supply Remains Tight
"Third time's the charm." (The BellRays) Despite low inventories of homes for sale on the market, existing home sales bounced back in February after two straight months of declines.
February existing home sales rose... » Read More of the post Existing Home Sales Bounce Back
"Go on, take the money and run." (Steve Miller Band) Consumers haven't been running to the registers with their hard-earned money, as spending at U.S. retail stores fell for the third straight month.
The Commerce... » Read More of the post Retail Sales Dip Slightly
"Happy ever after in the marketplace." (The Beatles) Many job hunters were singing a happy tune as job growth surged in February.
Non-farm payrolls rose by 313,000 last month, well above the 210,000 expected,... » Read More of the post Job Growth Surges
If you’re like most homeowners, you’re always looking for ways to save money on home expenses. One great strategy for savings is to update your home’s insulation.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy,... » Read More of the post Insulate Your Home for Comfort and Savings
In fact, Florida is now considered a sellers’ market with increasing price points and an inventory of homes for sale that is at its lowest level in years.
Homes that have been recently updated... » Read More of the post FHA 203K Rehabilitation Loan