Weekly Blog Update from dana devine

For the week ending October 23, 2009

Thank you for reading my Real Estate industry blog, the devine report. This is a summary of my newest blog entries from the past week.

Publish Date: October 23, 2009
Government : Home Values Edged Lower In August
Excerpt: According to the government, home values edged lower last month. The Federal Housing Finance Agency's Home Price Index report shows values down by 0.3 percent from the month prior -- the index's first down month...

Publish Date: October 22, 2009
As Gas Prices Rise, Home Affordability Wanes
Excerpt: With crude oil at its highest levels since October 2008, retail gas is up 8 cents per gallon this week. It's bad news for home buyers and mortgage rate shoppers.  The same force...

Publish Date: October 21, 2009
Housing Starts Post 8th Gain in 9 Months
Excerpt: Housing Starts on single-family homes gained last month, marking the 8th time that's happened this year. A "Housing Start" is a home for which the foundation has been excavated and, considered...

Publish Date: October 20, 2009
Previewing The New Good Faith Estimate
Excerpt: The new Good Faith Estimate makes its debut January 1, 2010. Expanded from 1page to 3, the legislators responsible for the new Good Faith Estimate want it to be simpler for homeowners...

Publish Date: October 19, 2009
DIY : How Do I Fix A Towel Rack That's "Loose"
Excerpt: Over time, towel racks tend to come loose from sheetrock walls.  And, sometimes, they separate completely.  The good news is that making repairs is easy -- it's something you can do yourself...