You do not have to be an expert on homeowners insurance just to make an informed purchase. As a wise consumer, it is important to read home insurance policies in detail and ask the important questions before you build a comprehensive insurance policy that will provide you with protection. While premium is important, knowing how [...]
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Many homeowners want to make improvements to create their own space. Before you bring out the sledgehammer, make sure you are aware of the return on investment any improvements will make. Every situation is different, but here are 7 home renovations that may not have much return when it’s time to sell: 1. Home Office [...]
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Washington, DC – Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Edward J. DeMarco today announced changes to short sale policies that will make it easier for military homeowners with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans to honor their financial commitments when they are required to move as part of their duty. At a news conference with Consumer Financial [...]
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Before you jump into a major renovation project to give a house your special flare, consider how long you’re likely to live in the house. A lot of people get into trouble by moving into a home they’re only going to be in for a relatively short period of time, and they start remodeling and [...]
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Quarterly National Housing Survey Shows that Americans of All Backgrounds Continue to Have Strong Aspirations to Own a Home Attitudes About Homeownership as an Investment, Financial Constraints, and Mortgage Accessibility May Stand in the Way of Americans’ Purchase Decisions Pete Bakel | 202-752-2034 WASHINGTON, DC – Fannie Mae’s (FNMA/OTC) latest quarterly National Housing Survey focuses [...]
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The national vacancy rate among single-family non-rental homes fell to 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s down from 2.7 percent at the beginning of last year, and the lowest homeowner vacancy rate since early 2006. Undoubtedly, the decline in vacancies is an offshoot [...]
Read MoreApril showers are just around the corner so it’s time to protect your home from the water. Caulking can be challenging the first time you try it but you will quickly get the hang of it. By caulking the areas around your doors and windows at least once per year you will protect your home [...]
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