Keeping grout in good condition does more than just make your kitchen or bathroom look great -- it protects the surfaces beneath your tile, too. Here's how to properly clean your grout.
Building Permits On The Rise
The new construction housing market appears primed for growth.
Existing Home Sales Stay Strong; Spring Season Underway
Despite sparse home inventory, the National Association of REALTORS reports that 4.59 million "existing homes" were sold in February on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.
Buyer Foot Traffic Through New Construction Up Nearly Threefold Since 2009
Home builder confidence in the newly-built, single-family housing market remains high.
Loans For Underwater Homeowners : HARP 2.0 Now Available
The new, revamped HARP program is now available. It was officially released Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
How To Store Your Winter Clothes For The Summer Season
It's time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer items. Here's how to do it properly.
Foreclosure Volume Slated To Rise This Spring
After a series of months during which volume was low, foreclosure filings have started to rise again.
Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report
The U.S. economy is expanding, fueled by a renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (March 13, 2012)
Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
The Fed Meets Today : Protecting Your Housing Payment
The Federal Open Market Committee meets today,its second of 8 scheduled meetings this year. As a home buyer or would-be refinancing household, get ready for changing mortgage rates.
How To Remove Soap Scum From Shower Doors
Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom. Here's how to clean them.
FHA Drops Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium To 0.01% For Qualified Borrowers
Beginning mid-June 2012, certain current, FHA-backed homeowners will be able to refinance their existing FHA mortgage into a new one, without having to pay the government-backed group's new, costly mortgage insurance premium schedule.
Mortgage Rates Expected To Rise On A Strong Job Report
When jobs come back, analysts say, so does the economy. That should push mortgage rates higher.
Are You Wasting $471 Per Month On Your Mortgage?
Mortgage rates are low but can't stay low forever. Here's how you can join the current Refi Boom.
Home Affordability Reaches An All-Time High
Home affordability moved higher last quarter, boosted by the lowest mortgage rates in history, a rise in median income, and slow-to-recover home prices.
