Trade wars never happen without consequences to those down the line, and the latest increase in Chinese tariffs is hitting both home builders and remodelers where they live. Whatever project
February home sales jumped to an 11-month high
Home sales hit an 11-month high in February, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The two entities jointly
Trending more than ever: down payment assistance from Mom and Dad
It’s no longer the exception to the rule. Rising home prices are sending first-time home buyers to their parents for help with down payments, according to Ben Eisen’s recent article
Foreclosures down 78% since 2010
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
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