As the government closed its doors for what would be a 16-day shutdown, housing experts worried about what would happen to the still-fragile housing recovery as a result. Now, with government services and agencies back in full force, a slow down in mortgages seems to...
When the government shutdown ended, the value of the US dollar stood at its lowest point in about eight months, with some experts predicting it could fall even lower in the coming weeks. As China calls for a “de-Americanization” of the global financial world, what...
The advent of “Septaper” – the Federal Reserve’s September taper down of its stimulus plan –seems to send a vote of confidence about the long awaited recovery of the housing market. But some market observers and economists worry that the recovery may not be as solid...
First it was photography. Then it was the virtual tour. Now a new trend is giving new meaning to the idea of a home move, as high end home sellers hire film companies to create mini-movies to sell their houses – complete with script, actors and even theme music Video...
Want to buy a house? Got a dollar to spend? That’s the sales pitch for the infamous “dollar house” in Detroit – a home that’s actually listed for sale for just one measly buck. But even tat that rock bottom price, nobody’s biting. As of the beginning of August 2013,...
