Month: January 2016
Why the December rebound in home sales?
According to the National Association of Realtors, from November 2015 to December 2015, existing home sales increased by 14.7 percent. Instead of the housing market outperforming expectations, this bo...
Mortgage Industry Terms Explained
The mortgage world has its own language. To help you navigate your way through it, we’ll describe key mortgage terms to help you understand what they mean. Down Payment When you agree to purchase a ho...
Spicy, Sweet and Undeniably Delicious: Local Favorite Has a Loyal Following
When it comes to Cathy and Miguel Esquivel, you can have your cake and eat it too. And your carnitas. And your quesadillas. In fact, any cuisine prepared by the Esquivels’ capable hands is simp...
Five Great Ways to Save Money While Living Green in the New Year
Green living has become a popular concept, and that’s excellent news for the environment and the pocketbooks of homeowners. Try some of these great eco-friendly innovations for better living thi...
Assess your Credit Standing to Prepare for Buying a New Home
If 2016 is the year you buy your dream home, make an effort to get your ducks in a row, starting with your credit standing. The logical place to start would be at AnnualCreditReport.com where you can ...