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Americans are paying more money toward bolstering their biggest investments: their homes. Spending on building supplies, gardening...

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Up until last week, the planning and transportation commissioner for Palo Alto, Calif., pushed city officials to build more housing to help...

Codes + Standards

A balcony collapse caused the death of six college students and raised questions about California's building standards and balcony safety.

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Housing Affordability Drops In Second Quarter

Home price appreciation and a reduction in mortgage interest rates caused housing to become slightly less affordable in April, May, and June...

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Nine Cities The Housing Recovery Forgot

Aside from recent sports success, it’s tough to be a Clevelander right now. The major Ohio city hasn’t bounced back from the housing...

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Rent Prices Drop In Houston

A drop in job growth and a rise in new residential construction have caused the average rent rate in Houston to decrease significantly. ...

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The Value Of Owning In A Good School District

The quality of the local school system has traditionally been a major factor in buying a house. But just how much are good schools worth to...

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At 62.9 percent, the homeownership rate is as low as it has been for a long while. Many renters could help turn that around, but aren’t. ...

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For many people, a trip to see grandma constitutes a walk down the hallway. Citing data from the Pew Research Center, CityLab notes that...

Market Data + Trends

Cities With The Most Walkable New Homes

Philadelphia’s new residential construction has made it easier to travel by foot

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