We'll Conspire as we Dream by the Fire...

Now that a winter wonderland has arrived all over the US, you may be dreaming of having a fireplace! There are lots of options to choose from, and the trends in indoor gas fireplaces may surprise you. Have a look at some new looks from HGTV:
http://www.hgtv.com/rooms/modern-gas-fireplaces/pictures/index.html

Market moving up?

There are some cities that are seeing some upward movement in housing prices! Check out where (according to Fox Business) the market is moving:
http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/11/16/check-out-top-5-housing-markets-on-rise/

Interest Rate Update

Wondering what the rates are up to? Interested in news on HARP? Are the rates going to get any lower? Have a read at what bankrate.com is reporting!

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage-rates-fall-to-another-record-low.aspx?ic_id=Top_Financial News Center_link_1

Thinking Ahead...

If you are a person who loves a project in the new year, take a look at these bedroom color schemes. These bright bedrooms could help you kick the winter dreariness of January and February to the curb!
http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/20-colorful-bedrooms/pictures/index.html

Interesting side-story

Most housing news has to do with interest rates, foreclosures and mortgage lenders. But here is an interesting side story showing that these aren't the only pieces of the housing industry puzzle.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/12/08/housing-crisis-leads-more-seniors-to-pursue-in-home-care/

Another perspective...

Check out the President of Coldwell Banker via ABC News with his take on the current housing market.

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/video/jim-gillespie-ceo-coldwell-bank-finance-money-14957630

The interest rates ARE interesting...

You never quite know what to expect from day to day. They continue to keep us guessing! For an explanation of why they have once again gone down, click here.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/anxiety-over-italy-scares-mortgages-steady.aspx

If you are going to have to do some laundry...

/.... then you might as well do it in a room you LOVE to be in!

Check out these pictures of practical AND pretty laundry rooms. Maybe they will inspire you to give that room a little character!

http://www.hgtv.com/homekeeping/laundry-central-8-beautiful-hardworking-spaces/pictures/index.html

What are the rates doing NOW?

It appears our roller coaster is going up this week....

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage-rates-give-it-a-rest.aspx?ic_id=ts1

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