US new home sales slid 12.8% in July
WASHINGTON — Sales of new U.S. homes fell a steep 12.8% in July, but the drop came after revisions to June sales showed the sales highest growth in 12 years.The Commerce Department said Friday that new...
Green Homes Hit a Record High Globally
The number of green homes is rising, with LEED-certified properties jumping 19% since 2017. Green homes have reached a record-high number of nearly 500,000 single-family, multifamily, and affordable housing...
With Home Sales Booming, New Mexico Bucks The National Trend
New Mexico’s housing market is booming, even as national home sales activity continues to be hampered by affordability and interest rate issues.According to November 2018 data...
Which States Are Most Prone to Natural Disasters?
Whether you’re preparing to relocate to a new state or simply thinking about moving to one, don’t forget to consider the area’s susceptibility to natural disasters. The reason? As anyone...
Mortgage Rates Stay Flat, But That’s a Good Thing
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage barely budged this week, remaining low at a 3.75% average, Freddie Mac reports.“Mortgage rates have essentially stabilized over the last two months, which reflects the...
4 Things That You Can Do To Get The Best Refinance Rates
When it's time to refinance, one of the biggest hurdles homeowners face is securing the best interest rates. With that in mind, I've brought you four things that you can do to set yourself up to be offered the...
Mortgage Rates Hold at Two-Year Lows, Giving Borrowers Another Shot at the Action
Mortgage Rates Hold at Two-Year Lows, Giving Borrowers Another Shot at the Action
5 Kitchen Mistakes That Could Sink a Sale
Buyers put a lot of their focus on the kitchen. After all, it can be one of the most expensive rooms to remodel and its features and conditions can make or break a sale.Designers recently shared a list of...