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Leading indicators point to a May pick-up in home sales

By Interstate Abstract
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14 May, 2019

Mortgage credit availability is the highest ever recorded for the spring market. Fixed rate for home loans are near 4% and wages are up.

Hmmmm. What can that mean for the spring selling season? Unless Americans don’t want to own houses anymore – and that hasn’t happened yet – it means this month’s data should look pretty good.

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Existing home sales rise 2.5% in May

By Interstate Abstract • June 27, 2019

In May, existing home sales rose for the first time since March, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors.

Total existing home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – climbed 2.5% from April to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.34 million in May. Sales were 1.1% below May 2018’s rate..

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The Dos and Don'ts of Cleaning Patio Furniture

By Interstate Abstract • June 19, 2019

Unlike your living room set, patio furniture can’t just sit around looking good and feeling comfy. It has to stand up to the elements, from torrential downpours to bird deposits. Though materials can range from durable exotic hardwoods to delicate wickers , all patio furniture requires routine cleaning. Using the wrong products or techniques, however, could damage your outdoor tables, chairs, and lounges. Follow these guidelines to get the job done quickly and correctly.

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