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Market Update 1-24-2019

MARKET UPDATE The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said lower mortgage rates have stabilized builder confidence, while "low unemployment, solid job growth and favorable demographics should support housing demand" going forward.In the absence of data due to the partial government shutdown, the NAHB estimates single-family starts totaled 876,000 units in 2018, a 3% yearly gain, with a Q4 sales ...

Federal Reserve Watch

Forecasting Federal Reserve policy changes in coming months... After the Fed's December hike, Wall Street is quite sure the central bankers won't touch rates through May. Note: In the lower chart, a 1% probability of change is a 99% probability the rate will stay the same. Current Fed Funds Rate: 2.25%-2.50% AFTER FOMC MEETING ON: CONSENSUSJan 30 2.25%-2.50%Mar 20 2.25%-2.50%May ...

Folks get head start on Christmas shopping, for a good cause

Folks get head start on Christmas shopping, for a good cause By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula Herald correspondent Nov 3, 2018 HARKER HEIGHTS — Most folks haven’t even thought about buying a Thanksgiving bird yet, but it’s never too early to go Christmas shopping if it’s for a good cause. Hundreds of people cruised through tables of items at the St. Paul ...

Fort Hood: 6 Things You Didn’t Know

Fort Hood is one of the most renown military posts in the whole United States. It’s located in Killeen, Texas and dates back to World War II. The fort is located between Waco and Austin, about 60 miles from each and has served as a permanent post since 1950. It was officially opened in 1942 under the name Camp Hood ...

Tips to Make Your New House a New Home

Moving into a new house is the beginning of a very bright chapter for the whole family. Even if it’s in the same city or even the same neighborhood, a new house is a fun experience. One of the main things you have to worry about is turning a simple house into a cozy home. Although this may be very ...

New House, New Home

Moving into a new house is the beginning of a very bright chapter for the whole family. Even if it’s in the same city or even the same neighborhood, a new house is a fun experience. One of the main things you have to worry about is turning a simple house into your new home. Although this may be very simple the ...

Perfect Neighborhood: 8 Tips To Find it

One of the most important things you must take into account when shopping for a new home is the neighborhood you’ll be moving into. There are many things you must take into consideration when shopping for the perfect neighborhood. Most people spend more time outside of their homes that in them, including children and teenagers. We’ve put together a list ...

Custom Home:
6 Steps to Building Yours

Building a custom home is always an awesome experience, but it can be overwhelming. When faced with choices that will define your living space, and your family’s as well, you start feeling the pressure. Once you are faced with seemingly simple decisions like the layout, materials used or sizes you start doubting your judgement. However, qualified professionals will always guide you ...

Make Your House an Entertaining Place

One of the most exciting parts of buying a new house and moving into it is personalizing it. You must always try to make your house and entertaining place as it will help enhance your living experience ...

Practical Home Awesome Tips

Yes, you made it! You’ve now purchased a new house and you are moving into it soon (hopefully). But you want a practical home and there are many things you need to work on in order to make that house into the house you’ve always dreamed of. One thing is certain: you want it to be practical.User-friendly homes, make your ...

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