Mortgage rates rise to highest since September
U.S. mortgage rates rose to the highest since September, increasing borrowing costs for homebuyers as prices climbed across the country. The average rate for a 30-year fixed [Read More...]
Articles by Select Group Real Estate Services
Are you ready to own a home? 5 signs that you are.
No one can tell you when you’re ready to become a homeowner. But it’s probably fair to say a lot of first-time buyers wish otherwise. Buying a home is often one of the [Read More...]
Which light bulb should you pick to replace incandescent bulbs?
With new light-bulb rules taking effect Jan. 1, should you choose halogens, CFL-halogen hybrids or LEDs to replace your old household bulbs? We talked to GE about the pluses [Read More...]
Housing market bucks seasonal slowdown
The housing market shows no signs of slowing down, bucking the typical trend for this time of year, according to November data released by realtor.com. November’s [Read More...]
5 Ways 2014’s Housing Market Will be Different
The housing market continued its uneven recovery in 2013 and will enter 2014 closer to normal than it was a year earlier. Consumer optimism is climbing back: [Read More...]
Top 10 contractors to follow on Instagram
Get inspired by following the best of the best. Whether you’re looking for a small project you can do yourself or you just want to be see the pros at work, [Read More...]
How to choose a house color that works
When it comes to improving your house’s curb appeal and resale value, there is no more cost-effective strategy than a good paint job. Well-chosen colors can disguise [Read More...]
Least Desirable Celebrity Neighbors of 2013 Announced by Zillow
Kanye and Kim, Honey Boo Boo, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and A-Rod may be A-listers in certain circles, but they also top the list of celebrities people least want [Read More...]
SBE Council Ranks the 50 States in “Small Business Policy Index 2013”
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) released its 18th annual “Small Business Policy Index 2013: Ranking the States on Policy Measures and [Read More...]
5 ways to compete in a sellers market
It wasn’t so long ago that you could shop for homes at your leisure, make an offer significantly below asking price and end up with a bargain. No more. In many parts of [Read More...]
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