Mortgage rates remain quite low despite December’s brief spurt upward

By Mike Sante, Interest.com Managing Editor, interest.com Mortgage rates are starting the new year about a half point higher than the record lows reached last fall. The average cost of a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage — the most popular type of home loan — was 5.02% in our latest survey of major lenders taken Dec. 29.…

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Kitchen & Bath Feature Warm, Contemporary Style

Our series on kitchen and bath design trends concludes with this project from Ann Arbor, MI.  The builder was able to create a beautiful, functional kitchen even though space was limited by its galley-style design.  Even if space is at a premium, Dreambuilder can help you maximize the storage, workspace and beauty of your kitchen.…

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Kitchen Remodel Inspires Home Reorganization

As we continue our series on kitchen and bath design trends, today we look at how a kitchen remodel inpsired a reorganization of several spaces, creating a more ideal living environment.  Dreambuilder has the design expertise and access to professional consultants to do the same for your new or existing home. By Andrea Girolamo ARVADA,…

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Mortgage Rates May Have Hit Bottom

About two weeks ago we published a Newsfeed post about mortgage interest rates nearing the bottom — meaning the only place they can go is up.  While the rates are still at historical lows, waiting to make that building decision for several months could result in a higher interest rate, which lessens your buying power. …

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Daily Show: the modern kitchen at Northwest Peach Farm

Yesterday we featured the baths of this custom home; today, the kitchen is the star. By Bruce D. Snider, Custom Home Online This eastern Long Island retreat, dubbed Northwest Peach Farm for the orchard that surrounds it, was designed to enhance the “rituals of everyday life,” says architect Paul Masi . And for the owners,…

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