New Home Sales Surge in October
(MCT)—New home sales shot up in October, evidence that buyers nationwide may be absorbing higher mortgage interest rates. Sales of newly built single-family houses rose 25.4% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 444,000, the Commerce Department said...With Aging Population, Elevators More Popular in New Homes
(MCT)—Developers are luring downsizing baby boomers with elevators, a luxury feature that offers convenience now and the promise of easier movement as they age. Business for Newtown, Pa.-based Bell Elevator Co. Inc. is up 25 percent over the last year, said Tom Reavy,...Getting a Mortgage May Get Tougher Under New Rules
(MCT)—Some shoppers planning to buy a new home in 2014 will get more scrutiny — and likely less money. Here’s why: A new set of rules for getting a mortgage kicks in. Interest rates are expected to rise. And loan amounts are expected to shrink. The Consumer Financial...CFBP Rules: A Detailed Look at the Replacement of Consumer Disclosure Forms
On November 20, 2013, the final rules on the replacement of the current consumer disclosure forms required under RESPA and the Truth-in-Lending Act were released. The new, integrated Loan Estimate Form and Closing Disclosure Form, called “Know Before You Owe,” will go...Don’t Let the Holidays Ruin Your Credit Score: 5 Tips for Success
The holidays are upon us, and they may affect your credit scores. One’s credit score could take a hit during the holidays in a number of ways. You may see a less than festive dip from overcharging and not paying your credit card bills in a timely manner or by...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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