Showing posts with label consumer confidence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label consumer confidence. Show all posts

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Alarming but not devastating…


"Most analysts don’t expect higher interest rates to hurt the housing recovery, though they do believe rising rates will help tamp down home-price increases."



Thursday, June 27, 2013

Florida Realtors advises homeowners to take summer holiday safety precautions…

"To fully enjoy activities and other summertime pursuits away from home, Florida Realtors® suggests homeowners take precautions to safeguard their residences when they’re not around."

How Interest Rates Affect The Housing Market…


"A basic understanding of interest rates and the economic influences that determine the future course of interest rates can help consumers make financially sound mortgage decisions, such as making the choice between a fixed-rate mortgage or adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) or deciding whether to refinance out of an adjustable-rate mortgage."



http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2013/06/27/how-interest-rates-affect-the-housing-market/

Decorating With Door Accessories…

"From sconces to numbers, the right outdoor accoutrements bring polish to any style of house. Follow the lead of your architecture and you can’t go wrong."


http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/outdoor-living/door-accessories-00000000055393/index.html
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/outdoor-living/door-accessories-00000000055393/index.html

Home prices trending upwards…

"The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index was up 12.1% in April, compared to a year ago, in the 20 top real estate markets across the nation. That was the biggest annual jump in prices in seven years. Prices climbed 2.5% from March, posting the biggest one-month rise in the 12-year history of the index."

Weekly housing economic data…

"Higher mortgage rates may dampen some housing market activity but the effect will be muted by the high level of buyer affordability, and home sales should remain strong."

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Floridians' confidence keeps growing!

Don Bell Sells Home Information ImageFlorida’s consumer confidence keeps inching higher, according to a University of Florida monthly survey. In June, state consumer confidence rose one point from May to 82 this month – another post-recession high…

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Economic data that some may find helpful…

The following article reports:
Economic and Housing Research
Source: © Freddie Mac
Low and stable inflation is placing downward pressure on fixed mortgage rates…
http://www.freddiemac.com/news/finance/index.html


What's your preference?

Recent article highlights: Millennials favor tech over curb appeal!
© F. D. Richards
We’re not sure what to make of these lat­est data on mil­len­ni­als and hous­ing: Accord­ing to a new sur­vey from Bet­ter Homes and Gar­dens Real Estate, 82% of young peo­ple age 18 to 35 would rather…By Teresa at MSN Real Estate realestate.msn.com



Port Orange appears financially strong…

Port Orange receives high credit rating Fitch Ratings of New York City reaffirmed last year's AA- credit rating — a "stable outlook." 
news-journalonline.com


So many good options…

Product: Yolo Colorhouse - Paints, Low Voc - Architect Magazine 
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What features do you have? What features are you looking for in your next home?

Make the Home Improvements Buyers Most Want 

Valuable tips…

For More... - Budget Home Security Options - Bob Vila
©mikeh727

Wow, this is great, especially for baby/children(s) bedrooms!

Product: Formaldehyde-Reducing Paint from Sherwin-Williams - Green…

Interesting perspective…

The Five Year Rule for Buying a House 
© BrendelSignature


If you like the look, give it a try…

DIY Antique Zinc Finish Tutorial
©mshuster_2010

Valuable information…

8 Tips To Sell An Old Home To Young Buyers
© Ben Salter from Wales
Selling any home can be challenging, depending on the market. But if you have an old home and want to appeal to young buyers in their 20s and early 30s, you may need to take some extra steps...
bankrate.com

What colors are you thinking about?

©Iroc8210


Decluttering makes a difference!

©AgnosticPreachersKid

A new credit score model may have benefits for you…

New credit score could help millions…
VantageScore unveiled a new credit scoring model that will potentially boost scores for many credit applicants and help establish credit for millions of people who previously had little or no credit history. money.cnn.com 
©efariel