| Buying a house in the West Country Hoping to buy in Devon, Somerset or Cornwall? Now is the time to start looking, says Caroline McGhie. telegraph.co.uk |
30-year fixed mortgage rates rise slightly The average rate offered by lenders this week increases to 4.99% from 4.96% last week. The average rate on 15-year fixed loans edges up to 4.34%. Interest rates offered by mortgage lenders edged higher this week, with the typical rate on a 30-year fixed home loan at 4.99%, up from 4.96% last week, Freddie Mac said Thursday in its weekly report. feeds.latimes.com |
Property Values: What You Get for ... $725,000 A two-bedroom two-bath house in Montana, a five-bedroom in New Jersey and a four-bedroom in Minnesota. feeds.nytimes.com |
Green property: floor insulation Sarah Lonsdale tests the latest eco products and sorts the fads from the finds. This week: the best solutions for floor insulation. telegraph.co.uk |
Kerb appeal: Five of the best for the front door Give your home instant kerb appeal with these 'front door' accessories. telegraph.co.uk |