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Case-Shiller Shows Home Price Improvement In 90% Of Cities

In reviewing the April Case-Shiller Index and its accompanying analysis, it appears that the housing market's rebound is gathering momentum.

Consumer Confidence Hints At Higher Home Prices And Higher Mortgage Rates, Too

According to The Conference Board, economic confidence is as high as it's been since August 2007 -- 4 months before the start of the recession. Americans are optimistic again. It's good for home prices but bad for mortgage rates.

How To Replace Your New Home’s Deadbolt Locks

After moving into a new home, you should immediately replace its deadbolt locks.

Knoxville Homeowners Is Now The Time To Refinance??

Mortgage rates are low and they likely won't stay that way. If you've been thinking about a refinance, talk to your loan officer as soon as possible.

Home Supplies Tick Higher In Knoxville And Around The Country

According to the National Association of Realtors®, although the number of homes sold ticked higher in April, so did the supply of existing homes for sale, too. Sellers are now listing homes faster than buyers can buy them.

Home Price Index Rises 0.3% in March 2010

Home values rose in March, according to the Federal Home Finance Agencyâ??s most recent Home Price Index. Values were reported higher by 0.3 percent, on average, from February.

Shadow Inventory…What Is it?? Part 1 of 3

Will The Shadow Inventory Help The Real Estate Market In Knoxville?? Will It Increase Short Sales In Knoxville?? The real estate market in Knoxville seem to be improving somewhat??  But there is something out there that could increase Knoxville Loan Modifications as well as the number of  Knoxville Short Sales.  […]

Video : The Right Way To Water A Garden

In this short video from ExpertVillage, we learn how to make sure our plants get the water they need to survive without getting *too* much water.

Foreclosure Activity Slows For The First Time In Several Years..But Is The Worst Over Yet??

According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.com, the number of foreclosure notices dropped 2 percent between April 2009 and April 2010. 2 percent may not seem like much, but it's the first time in the history of the RealtyTrac report that the annual foreclosure rate has dropped.