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Reality TV Influences Home Buyers’ Expectations

Renovation and building projects seen on reality TV stations like HGTV can heavily influence home buyers’ expectations. MarketWatch...

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Australian Housing At Risk Of Crash

The Australian housing market is at its peak and could crash if the country’s central bank makes any rash change to interest rates,...

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U.S. Dollar Affecting Foreign Home Buyers

A study from Zillow found that the strength of the U.S. dollar can heavily affect how foreigners shop for U.S. homes. The U.S. dollar...

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Builders Remain Concerned About Lot Unavailability

Sixty-four percent of builders reported that the overall supply of developed lots in their area was either “low” or “very low” in the June...

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The Best U.S. Cities To Live In

U.S. cities just keep growing— according to U.S. Census Bureau data, large urban areas are growing nearly twice as fast than in the first...

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Women More Housing Cost-Burdened Than Men

A study from SmartAsset discovered that wage gaps between men and women translate directly into a difference in ability to afford housing. ...

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New Urby Developments Change The Definition Of Neighborhood

New Jersey-based Ironstate Development has created a new model of mixed-use apartment buildings that are redefining urban living. CityLab...

Codes + Standards

This Week's Codes And Standards, July 24

Climate change will alter the economical impact of coastal storms, Kansas City tops list of housing affordability, California’s 50-year-old housing law isn't generating enough development

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Extreme Daily Commutes Are Catching On In New York City

Given how expensive housing in the five boroughs is becoming, workers in New York City are moving farther and farther away. But they still...

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Georgia’s Economy And Real Estate Are Expected To Thrive This Year

According to the Urban Land Institute, Georgia is expected to have higher population growth, job creation, and real estate expansion than...

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

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