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June’s Labor Market Report Gets Back On The Right Track

After a dismal May jobs report that only saw the creation of 38,000 jobs, June’s report provided a collective sigh of relief as it showed...

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Smart Homes Are Not Necessarily Easy Homes

Anyone who has ever taken on the early adopter role for a piece of technology knows, it isn’t always as easy as opening the box, plugging in...

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To Afford A Home In The Top 15 U.S. Cities, This Is How Much You Need To Save Each Day

As a barrier to purchasing a home, the down payment is the Berlin Wall, The Great Wall of China, and The Wall from Game Of Thrones all...

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The Widening Home Affordability Gap Between The Rich And The Poor

While low mortgage rates have been a huge help to those looking to buy a home, the share of income spent on that home is still...

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Could This Be The Best Summer For The Housing Market In A Decade?

So far this year, the housing market has experienced its strongest spring season in ten years with year-to-date home sales up 6 percent over...

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The Enigma Of Housing Inventory

The lack of inventory in the national housing market is no secret, but the anticipated hike in home prices hasn’t been as dramatic as...

Opinion

Forget the Golf Course, Farmland Is Becoming the New Hot Neighborhood Amenity

Agrihoods are trying to bring the distance food travels to a dinner plate down from a few thousand miles to just a few blocks

dirt road leading to farm with sun raking through trees

Codes + Standards

OSHA raises maximum civil penalties by 78%

The maximum penalty for serious violations will be raised from $7,000 to $12,471, and the fine for willful and repeated violations will increase from $70,000 to $124,709.

Products

Wood Windows

Clean lines, square interior detailing, and a sleek profile give Jeld-Wen’s EpicVue wood windows a contemporary feel. A thick, aluminum...

Products

Coastal Windows

The Premium Coastal line from Weather Shield Windows & Doors is specifically designed to hold up in coastal climates while adding to the...

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

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features