Thursday 22nd of February saw the US Dollar hit a 10 day high in response to minutes from the US Federal Reserve January meeting. The result of the meeting saw policy makers showing confidence in the economic outlook for 2018. The US Dollar which is measured against six other major currencies climbed to a 90.235 (DXY) high, the highest it has been since the 13th of February. The dollar index climbed up...

It is normal for one thing or the other to need fixing in your house. Time, wear and tear or misuses are constant factors that will affect properties in your home and the longer things stay faulty, the worse they tend to get. You should get it fixed quickly. But should you do it yourself or call in the professionals? When it comes to house repairs, it is easy to do one of two things. Try to fix it...

In 2017, Bitcoin was the rage as the cryptocurrency’s value shot up in bounds and leaps. As its value went up, not only did more people become interested in what Bitcoin actually was, they also became interested in owning Bitcoins of their own which suddenly made the digital currency a viable object of trade for many people, including people looking to sell their homes. Sadly, come 2018, Bitcoin...

According to Reaz Rahman a Senior Dealer at Currencies Direct the pound was left flat against the euro and slumping versus the US dollar on Friday after the latest UK retail sales figures disappointed. Data covering January showed that sales including petrol increased just 0.1% month-on-month, compared to the 0.5% expected, while year-on-year sales grew 1.6% instead of the forecast 2.5%. Although...

While the joys of being a parent know no bounds, many parents would say they wish for a time when there wasn’t always the sound of a baby crying, children screaming, toys littered around the house, walls and surfaces scratched, battered and the home isn’t completely unrecognizable. Every woman’s home is a representation of herself. Where it is dirty and unkempt, and when it’s...

Homesgofast.com research the best place to buy holiday homes, beachfront property, coastal and investment property. We take account the top places to retire abroad looking at the cost of living, prices of property and healthcare You will find links to further reading to expand your search for the best overseas property destination. Our top ten places are 1. Costa Rica Costa Rica, a popular, safe,...

Homeowners try to boost their home value when considering putting it on the market, or simply trying to update the home to increase comfort and style. Here are some of the most common and effective ways experts suggest can boost your house value. Upgrade Kitchen For a modest investment, many existing kitchens can be given a new lease of life. An attractive-looking kitchen is essential, as it is the...

The general assumption is that the holidays are a bad time to sell your home because they unsettle your family and prevent you from enjoying the holidays. However, statistics show that you’re more likely to sell your home closer to the asking price over the holidays than the rest of the year. A Redfin study of over a million homes between 2011 and 2013 showed that houses listed from December to...

In recent years, many European countries have become awash with cheap money: mortgages covering 80% of property value for residents and 50% for non-residents have become available at 1.5–2.0% per annum. As a result, property prices in most European countries exceed pre-crisis levels. One of the few exceptions is Greece, where the financial drought continues and the property market has not...

Your garage door might have served you faithfully for years, but when you begin to hear squeaky noises and notice signs of wear and tear, then you know it’s time to take that trusty old door away and get new one. How do you know what to look out for in your new garage door choice? Following these expert tips will help you make the right decision in your choice for a new garage door. Security:...