Added: Feb 21, 2012
From: wmcfoxvalley
Duration: 5:21
Welcome to the second weekly installment of our video blog! If there is anything you would like us to cover next week, please leave a comment or send us a message. We would LOVE to hear from you!facebook: http://www.facebook.com/waterstonemortgagefoxvalleyblog: http://wmcfoxvalleyblog.comThis week, (the week of February 20, 2012) we will be talking about the following issues in the real estate industry:-Homebuilder Confidence Returns to Pre-Recession Levels. The nation's homebuilders are predicting a strong 2012. For the sixth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that homebuilder confidence is on the rise.-Initial Jobless Claims on Steady Decline. Economists believe that the strength of the housing market will be closely tied to jobs and since mid-2009, the number of U.S. workers filing for first-time unemployment benefits has dropped 44 percent.-Housing Starts Stay Strong for Second Straight Month. A "housing start" is a new home on which construction has started. January's Single-Family Housing Starts crossed the 500,000 mark for the second straight month - which hasn't been seen in nearly two years.WEEKLY TIP:5 Tips on increasing your home appraisal:1. Be home for your appraisal2. Mention any new roofing, flooring, HVAC, plumbing, or windows you've installed since purchase3. Don't mention projects or repairs that are not yet completed4. Make minor household fixes prior to the appraisal5. Present a tidy home
Channel: News
Tags: mortgage appleton news update waterstone weekly wisconsin fox valley cities real estate market markets vlog video blog educational education february 20 2012 jeff anklam pam beattie home affordability homebuilder confidence initial jobless claims housing starts tip tips
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