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A round of strong economic news putting a bit of pressure on rates The December Headline Durable Goods Orders were up 2.4% vs. est. of 0.5%. When you strip out...

Staying put? Then you're free to break all the design rules you want It's becoming a fact of real estate today. People aren't moving as often as they used to. If you're...

Three things that can move rates this week Three Things: These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to move rates this week. 1) Central Banks...

Things your agent can't tell you So you're in the market for a home, and you meet your Realtor to take a tour...

Things your neighbors don't tell you So you think you know your neighbors, right? They politely pull up your garbage cans...

Concrete: a miracle of ancient history Although the ancient Romans were not the first to create concrete, around 600 BC, they were first...

Preparing for your home to be appraised There are several reasons for a home appraisal, and all of them are to verify the value and...