To those of us who were homeowners ten years ago, “foreclosure” was a word we heard frequently on the daily news or saw happening in our neighborhoods. It scared many
Are net-zero energy homes the housing trend of the future?
A lot of people said it could someday happen, but perhaps only a few of us thought it actually would. More homes may soon be energy-free, according to a recent
Mixed bag for buyers and sellers forecast for 2019
It’s that time of year when people look back on the past year but also like to take a leap forward, trying to take a peek at what 2019 has
Using real estate as a vehicle for wealth
For many of us, our most significant investment and largest profits in life are due to having bought a house — something that acts as a de facto savings account,
Housing market showing signs of stability at last
It appears the housing market is finally balancing out. According to a recent analysis by Realtor.com’s Andrea Riquier, there’s fresh evidence that the housing market is gaining some stability after
Changing demographics could reshape home building industry
Life in these United States has changed. According to BUILDER Magazine’s John McManus, 2018 brings with it a demographic tipping point: fewer than half of U.S. households are now headed
Homebuilders see green in abandoned golf courses
For decades, golf course homes were sold as the ideal location for golfers and non-golfers alike — a place where one could have a permanently manicured view of greens, massive
It pays to be a homeowner in much of the U.S. right now
If you’re a homeowner and live in certain parts of the country, your net worth may have just got larger. Gains in equity across the nation indicate that it pays
New homes under $300K increasingly disappearing
As housing inventory continues to tighten, builders are trying to bolster the market by adding new construction. But with rising costs and limited available lots, the steep price tag for
Home prices begin to drop in higher-end markets
As demand soars, many home buyers have been hoping for changes in the U.S. housing market that would make buying more affordable. Those buyers frustrated by losing out on bidding