Modest Inflation Expectations Allow Mortgage Rates to Once Again Set New Record Lows Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), and for yet another week, fixed-rate mortgages reached record lows, as did the 5-year adjustable rate in this survey. FULL STORY->

The Law of Difficulty The Law of Difficulty basically says this: The harder the task, the fewer the people who will try to accomplish it. FULL STORY->

Clean Crawlspace May Increase Home Sale The name makes it sound like a place that you crawl in; however, most of us would probably rather pass on the crawl or even a walk-through of this area because of the lack of cleanliness. A crawlspace is typically a shallow area beneath your home between the soil and first floor. It can be very useful and even enticing to buyers if it’s kept up. On the other hand, a crawlspace can become a refuge for unwanted creatures, fungus, and termites. FULL STORY->

Most Homebuyers Have No Regrets Even in the face of stagnant - or sliding - home prices, an overwhelming 90 percent of homeowners say they don't regret buying their current home, according to a new study by Bankrate, Inc. FULL STORY->

Maintain an Organized Entryway The goal of homeowners everywhere should be to have not only functional, but beautiful entryways. FULL STORY->

HOA Crystal Ball It doesn't take a fortune teller to predict that common elements are going to wear out and it doesn't take a crystal ball to predict that HOAs are going to need money and a plan to fix them. So why do so many HOAs fail to properly plan for these predictable events and expenses? FULL STORY->