Monthly Archives: January 2012

2012 Trends: Kitchen Remodels

Are you planning on remodeling your Marin County kitchen in 2012?  Kitchen updates rank among the most popular home improvements.  Kitchens are generally the room in the house where most families spend the majority of their time nowadays.  It is where families congregate at the end of the day and where people entertain.  Kitchen upgrades provide…

Marin County Real Estate Market Update – Where are we headed in 2012?

Welcome to 2012!  May it be your best year yet and may all your real estate dreams come true! Where is the Real Estate market headed for 2012? The real estate market is already off to a more energetic start this year than last year at the same time and I do believe, as most…

A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 25, 2012)

Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

Existing Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, December’s Existing Home Sales climbed by 120,00 units overall from the month prior on its way to an 11-month high.

When Should I Change My Home’s Air Filters?

Home air filters trap and remove dust and particles from the air you breathe; leaving clean air to circulate your home. How long has it been since you last changed your home’s air filters?

Behind The Housing Starts Headlines, The Story That Matters

Single-family housing starts climbed 4 percent last month to 470,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. This is the highest number of Single-Family Housing Starts since April 2010 — the last month of last year’s home buyer tax credit.

How To Clean An Exposed, Interior Brick Wall

Exposed interior brick can add a nice, decorative touch to your home, but cleaning brick can be a challenge. Here’s how to do it the right way.

Will Home Values Rise This Year?

Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there’s concrete reason for optimism.

Fed Minutes Show An Improving U.S. Economy and Housing Market

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting. December’s Fed Minutes shows Fed members with a positive, cautious, take on the economy.

Home Affordability Could Suffer from Thursday’s Retail Sales Data

Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers, it may also lead to higher mortgage rates later this week.