Generally, brick siding on a home requires less maintenance than a wood-sided home, although brick still necessitates minimal yearly maintenance to keep the brick working efficiently and looking good. A few things one should do to maintain a brick home are: Yearly cleaning, use mild detergent and a brush to scrub off mildew and other…

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Application Survey for last week, mortgage applications increased substantially, jumping 7.9% from the previous week. This large increase made up for the 7.2% decrease during the week of September 5th. The Market Composite Index rose 7.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis, the Refinance Index jumped 10%, and…

Home price appreciation is growing, and many baby boomers are intimidated by rising prices, causing some to stay in their over-sized family homes. Some experts forecast things to change over the coming years, expecting the baby boomer generation to move out of their current single-family homes and downsize to apartments, condos, and smaller homes. Data…

As peak buying season comes to a close, many home sellers begin to feel concern over selling their home quickly during the offseason. While making a good impression, being friendly, and being easy to work with are important factors to help sell your home fast, there are a few other steps a home seller can…

As summer winds to a close, mosquitoes can still be a problem in parts of the United States. There are plenty of products on the market that promise to repel mosquitoes or to relieve the itch caused by their bite. Experts say there are safer ways to keep mosquitoes away without buying chemical solutions. Keeping…

Construction spending has increased significantly in the United States, reaching levels not seen in over 5 1/2 years. Private construction jumped 0.7% as the housing market and the economy continue to make huge strides. Overall construction spending jumped 1.8%, reaching an annual rate of $981.31 billion according to the Commerce Department. Data suggests that the…

Ceramic bathroom tiles are a great addition to any shower or tub. The durable material stays resistant to moisture for many years if maintained. When you begin to see cracks or damages to the tile, it is time to take action. Repairing ceramic tile walls is not something to procrastinate about as it may result…

Luxury home sales have increased considerably and are expected to continue to increase, passing last year’s sales. Luxury homes sales have jumped above 50% this year in 10 U.S. markets, suggesting that the housing market, including the luxury home sales market are flourishing. A few states with the most expensive homes are New York, Florida,…

According to RealtyTrac, the housing market is considered affordable to recent college graduates who have a median income, including those paying on student loans. Data suggests that 96% of U.S. homes are affordable to younger homebuyers. Daren Blomquist, RealtyTrac’s vice president said, “contrary to much rampant speculation that student loan debt is holding back home…

Maintaining your home is a vital part of home ownership. It is easy to wait until something goes wrong to fix it, but waiting can cause you to spend a much larger amount of money than if the problem was addressed at an early stage. A yearly DIY home inspection may help cut down of…