Steven Mnuchin, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Treasury Department, said Wednesday that privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is “right up there on the top-10 list of things we’re going to get done,” setting off a buying frenzy among investors. “We’ve got to get Fannie and Freddie out of government ownership,” Mnuchin said during a...
I have two friends who live in Waukegan, Ill., a terrible real estate market. They have their home on the market and received an offer for $104,000. They are not making any money on it, and are giving the buyers $3,000 for closing costs. The appraisal for the buyers’ lender (an FHA loan) came in...
Now that the American real estate market is enjoying a solid rebound, residential construction and custom-homebuilding are on the upswing. Prospective homeowners are once again interested in specialized homes, which entails making certain decisions about how the property should be built. When it comes to choosing home foundations, future homeowners should think of the following: Concrete Blocks vs. Poured...
I’m remodeling my bathroom and want some wow factor when I see it each day. Regular square tile seems so boring. What would you recommend to create a look that will put someone’s head on a swivel when they see it? What are the best practices for installing ceramic tile that will not fall off...