Archive for February, 2012

Real Estate Outlook: Federal Reserve Chairman, Bernanke on Housing

Monday, February 27th, 2012

The recovery of the housing market and economy has been slow and arduous. Legislators and leading economists alike know that housing is the key to helping jobs and Americans get back on their feet. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently spoke at the 2012 National Association of Homebuilders International Builders’ Show and made some strong [...]

405 Tatlow Dr.

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Very light & open plan with 12’ ceilings and lots of hardwood. Split bedroom design with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, & 3,272 square feet plus 830 square feet unfinished on the lower level. Privacy fenced backyard. Close to schools, shopping, trail & downtown.

10451 N. Hague Rd.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

One owner custom built home on 26 private acres with additional 13 acres available. Open floor plan with quality finish including granite counters & hardwood floors. 3-car side entry garage & 2nd floor bonus room. Geothermal HVAC for maximum efficiency.

Make Your Home Appealing to Buyers

Monday, February 20th, 2012

As you start to gather up your belongings and pack them away for your move, many sellers question which items they should leave out for buyer appeal. Often the wrong items are left on display; things like family photos, personal keepsakes, and treasured belongings. All of these items should be safely packed away which very [...]

606 Wolf Trail

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Open, light plan with see-thru fireplace into kitchen/living room. On large lot with mature trees. Huge oversized garage.

Average 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Holds at All-Time Record Low

Monday, February 13th, 2012

In Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, most average mortgage rates inching higher on January’s positive employment data. The 30-year fixed remained unchanged and at its all-time record low. One year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed averaged 5.05 percent. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.87 percent with an average 0.8 [...]

Real Estate Outlook: New Home Sales and Prices Decline

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Pending existing-home sales may be up across the nation, but new home sales fell for the first the first time in three months in December. These latest figures come from the U.S. Commerce Department. “December’s small decline in new-home sales follows three consecutive months of gains and means the fourth quarter was still stronger than [...]

1200 Dunbar Dr.

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Traditional 2 Story with numerous updates including kitchen and baths with granite tops, hardwood floors, crown molding & new carpet on the lower level in 2011. Side entry garage. Beautiful fenced, private lot with landscaping, trees & a large deck with covered arbor.