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10 Sep 2020

New Home Construction Orders Lead To A Boom For Contractors

Real EstateHome Construction, Real Estate, Renovations

During the past few months, the housing market has been through a lot of changes. One of the biggest changes that have taken place involves new home construction demands. While there are plenty of homes that have already been built and are ready to be sold, there are plenty of people who are deciding to build new homes instead of buy existing ones. Now, the demands for new home construction are at heights that have not been seen in close to 15 years. This has led to a business boom for local contractors. While building a new home is a…

Kitchen Space Saving Designs To Maximize What You’ve Got

Around The HomeHome Design, Kitchens, Real Estate

So you've found the perfect home, but there's just one problem: the kitchen isn't as big as you'd like it to be. At first glance, a smaller kitchen might seem like a deal-breaker, especially if you love to cook. With a few space-saving design tricks, though, you'll have all the space you need and then some. It's all about making the most of what you've got. Here's how you can turn even the smallest kitchen into an efficient cooking and dining space. Fill Up The Walls: There's Ample Storage All Around You Walls are a surprisingly underused surface area in…

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 8, 2020

Financial ReportsCorona virus, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on construction spending and labor sector reports on public and private sector jobs. The national unemployment rate was also reported. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published. July Construction Spending Rises Construction spending rose from June’s seasonally adjusted annual pace of $1.363 billion to $1,365 billion in July. The U.S. Census Department reports construction spending and readings are subject to adjustment. Growth in construction spending is due to a demand for homes in less congested areas.COVID-19 is creating more demand for larger homes that accommodate working from home. Mortgage…