Mortgage applications were on the rise last week even as interest rates continued to climb upward, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports in its weekly mortgage application survey. Loan requests for home purchases, viewed as a leading indicator of future home … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
The multifamily sector has led the way in the recovery of the overall housing market and will continue to do so over the next several years, said panelists during a press conference at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) … Continue reading
Over the years, we have had many insulation contractors, builders and architects ask us how they can achieve a one hour fire rated wall using cellulose insulation. The simple answer: Check the International Building Code! The International Building Code includes … Continue reading
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 retroactively renewed this tax credit effective January 2012, expiring again on December 31, 2013. Any qualified equipment or energy-efficient improvements installed in 2012 or 2013 is eligible for this credit. As in previous … Continue reading
Upward trends in recent months among a number of housing indicators point to a slow and steady growth in the nation’s housing market in 2013, but several challenges remain, according to the latest economic and housing forecast by David Crowe, … Continue reading