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U.S. Homeownership Aspirations Aren't Dead-Owning a Home Remains Defining Element of American Dream
Date: 5/22/2012 As the country continues to emerge from the turbulent mortgage period, a Homebuyer Poll released by TD Bank reveals aspirations of homeownership are still very much alive in the U.S. The majority (84 percent) of today's younger renting generation (ages 18-34) responded that they intend to buy a home. Overall, more than half of consumers poll......Read More
Six Keys to Selling Your Home in Today's Market
Date: 5/15/2012 According to the National Association of Realtors®, more than 4.25 million homes sold in 2011. That's a lot of real estate and such numbers raise the question: How are sellers doing it? "Because individual homes are unique, there isn't one single strategy that works equally well for every property," says Wendy Forsythe, the executi......Read More
Do It Yourself Electrical Dangers
Date: 5/8/2012 May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is warning homeowners about the dangers of attempting to perform home electrical improvement and repair projects without hiring a licensed, qualified electrician. "Working with electricity requires thorough planning and extreme care, and cut......Read More
March Pending Home Sales Rise, Market Recovering
Date: 5/1/2012 Pending home sales increased in March and are well above a year ago, another signal the housing market is recovering, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 4.1 percent to 101.4 in March from an upwardly revised 97.4 in February and is 1......Read More
