Author Archives: Real Estate News

15-Minute Fixes For Around The Home

By Real Estate News | Published: April 11, 2010

Home maintenance is an ongoing project. There’s always something to do around the house, or something to fix. The problem is, you may not have the time, or the skills, to get it done yourself. In this 4-minute piece from The Today Show on NBC, you’ll see some projects are quite simple.

Home Values Rose In November 2009 By Another 0.7 Percent

By Real Estate News | Published: January 29, 2010

Reporting on a two-month lag, the government said home values rose 0.7 percent in November. National home prices are at their highest point since February 2009. But before we look too much into the FHFA’s Home Price Index, it’s important that we’re cognizant of its shortcomings; the most important of which is its lack of real-time reporting.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 27, 2010 Edition)

By Real Estate News | Published: January 27, 2010

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate within its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. In its press release, the FOMC noted that the U.S. economy âhas continued to strengthenâ, that the jobs markets is getting better, and that financial markets are supportive of growth.

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Interesting Homes : The Skinniest Home In The City Sells For $2.1 Million

By Real Estate News | Published: January 19, 2010

The next time you think you’ve outgrown your home, imagine what life would be like in New York City’s “skinniest home”. It’s barely wider than your wingspan.

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