30-year loan at record 3.79% OK, maybe it's not as jaw-dropping as crashing the 5% or the 4% barrier. But Freddie Mac says 30-year mortgage rates have fallen below 3.8% for the first time to average 3.79%, down from a then-record 3.83% a week ago.
New low for mortgage rates: 3.83% Mortgage rates continue to fall to record-low territory, with the average for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan dropping to 3.83 percent this week, according to Freddie Mac.
Families double up under one roof The way Maria Gisseler sees it, her extended-family living arrangement offers a nice payback for all the years her mother helped her growing up and with her two children after she married.
Slipcovers as upgrade They're not just coverups, and not just for grandma's sofa anymore
For fear of walking away with a heat rash and a faint chemical perfume, children of the '70s recoiled on contact with the vinyl slipcover that shrouded grandma's sacred couch, thus protecting the living room showpiece from all eyes, limbs and any real living.
Rid your home of toxic chemicals Myron Wentz, a microbiologist, recently wrote a book called "The Healthy Home" — http://www.myhealthyhome.com — and offers some ways to create one at your house:
Inside look at outdoor spaces For many homebuyers, the quest for the perfect outdoor space is becoming every bit as important as finding the right interior space.
Weeding out problems with community gardens Spring's early arrival has been a boon for garden centers as homeowners get a jump on the growing season. But anyone living in a community association should review rules and regulations before picking up a trowel.
