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29 Dec 2021

Running out of Kitchen Space? 5 Storage Hacks That Will Help You Do More with Less

Around The HomeAround The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

With all of the things that you need to fit into the kitchen, being economical with how you use your space can be a very important part of making it work. If you're looking for some new ideas for how to use your space to maximum capacity, here are some hacks that might just make a marked difference! Make Use of Magnets Using magnets to hold up some kitchen essentials will not only be effective and functional, it will make for a quirky, modern space with personality. Whether you decide on a magnetized knife block for the side of the…

Tankless Water Heaters: The Pros and Cons of Going Tankless In Your Home

Around The HomeAround The Home, Home Maintenance, Upgrades and Renovations

Large water heaters are unsightly appliances that home-sellers would rather hide. Although it's not always possible to banish these structures, it is possible to replace them with a version that is not as overbearing. Tankless water heaters have the potential to make one home stand out amongst the competition, but they do have some disadvantages along with the benefits. Pro: Tankless Water Heaters Use Less Energy Traditional water heaters continuously heat water that is just sitting in the tank, and this requires energy. Tankless water heaters, on the other hand, do not heat the water until someone needs it. Therefore,…

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 27, 2021

Financial ReportsFinancial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on sales of new and previously-owned homes along with weekly data on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Home Sales Increase in November Sales of new and previously-owned homes rose in November. The Commerce Department reported sales of new homes rose to 744,000 sales on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis. October sales of new homes were revised to a year-over-year reading of 662,000 new homes sold, which was the lowest reading since the worst stage of the pandemic in April 2020. Analysts expected a year-over-year reading of 766,000 new homes sold for November. The median…