According to recent data, home prices grew 0.8% in June from the previous month and increased 5.5% from June 2013. Data shows that half of the 40 largest metropolitan cities have reported positive monthly improvement. Miami and San Francisco specifically have experienced large monthly gains, increasing as much as 11.8%. States such as Texas, Nevada,…

Wood fences are the perfect way to create a safe place for your children or animals to play, or even just allow more privacy to your backyard. While fences are an added perk to any home, they need to be regularly maintained  in order to keep them looking good and working efficiently for many years…

Mortgage delinquencies have fallen for the 10th consecutive quarter in the U.S., decreasing approximately 20% in just the last year. According to a recent report from TransUnion, millennials are helping to keep the delinquency rate down. Millennials have the lowest delinquency rate among all ages right now, averaging 2.43%. The head of financial services for…

Fixing small problems today in your home can end up saving you thousands of dollars in the future. Experts have given tips to help save money and avoid major catastrophe by addressing small tasks when problems arise. If your electricity bill is much higher than it should be consider checking the insulation on your exterior…

According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo’s Housing Market Index, this month’s builder confidence for new single-family homes jumped two points, averaging 55, the highest level seen since the beginning of the year. August is the third consecutive month that the Housing Market Index has experienced an increase. The Chairman for the NAHB,…

States such as Arizona and Florida are among the most-popular locations in which to retire, according to research. As reported by TopRetirements.com, there are other less-known locations that are worthy of exploration. A few cities that are great locations for older Americans are: Greenville, North Carolina, Greenville is a growing city with mild weather and…

There are excellent ways to keep your pool well maintained without using harsh chemicals that can be harmful to the earth and one’s health. A few ways to go green with your home swimming pool are: Use salt- salt provides a natural alternative to chlorine and may be easier on your pocketbook, as well. Chlorine…

According to Zillow’s Mortgage Rate Ticker, the 30-Year fixed-rate mortgage increased five basis points from around this time last week, averaging 4.08% nationally. The vice president of mortgages at Zillow, Erin Lantz said,”Mortgage rates were subdued last week as ongoing geopolitical concerns and economic softness in Europe encouraged investors to buy U.S. mortgage-backed securities as…

Smart home-management systems are here and making significant changes and improvements to home life. Smart home systems have been designed to make everyday life easier, but many come at a hefty price. A few systems that can make your house smarter without breaking the bank are: A signal booster, this is an antenna outside of…

Research shows that millennials are attracted to specific cities in the U.S. According to the National Association of Realtors, cities with affordable living, job growth, and fun attractions are magnets for young adults. Some cities that made the top ten best cities for millennials are Austin, Texas- the median home price is $226,000 and job…