Today, for the second straight meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 10-0.
In public places, avoiding "germy" places can be difficult. But within your home, you can easily create germ-free spaces.
Home values were reported unchanged in November 2010, on average, according to the Federal Home Finance Agency's Home Price Index.
The 2010 housing market finished on a tear, and that momentum is carrying forward into 2011. Expect the spring season to show strongly, and for home prices to be on the rise.
Mortgage rates are easing lower this morning on just-released, slightly worse-than-expected Retail Sales data from December 2010.
According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, the number of foreclosure filings nationwide dropped for the second straight month in December. After falling 21 percent in November, filings were down by an additional 2 percent in December.
A short list of food waste that's better suited for the garbage can than the kitchen sink.
The number of single-family Housing Starts increased in November, adding 30,000 units as compared to October.
So long as mortgage rates remain rock bottom, the autumn season is looking like a terrific time to buy.
According to the Commerce Department, the number of single-family Housing Starts increased to 452,000 units in September, a 19,000 improvement over August.
Despite foreclosure filings surpassing 300,000 for the 18th straight month, RealtyTrac's monthly foreclosure report shows some bright spots for housing.
Home values fell again in January, according to the Federal Home Finance Agency's Home Price Index. Values were reported down 0.6 percent, on average. But it's hardly helpful information for buyers and sellers.