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For Millennials, Down Payments Are The Enemy

The dreaded down payment has really become a thorn in the side of most Millennials who are looking to purchase a home. Since most Americans...

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These Cities Are The Best Options For Comfortable Financial Living

Not everyone is going to hit it big in his or her lifetime. As the famous actor and columnist Will Rogers said, “We can’t all be heroes...

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New Charlotte Community To Add A touch of European Flair With The Addition Of A Woonerf

Have you ever heard of a woonerf? No, it isn’t a character in a Dr. Seuss book or an alien race in the next big budget space opera movie....

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It May Not Be As Easy To Adjust To Economic Shocks As Previously Thought

Economic shocks like mass layoffs and recessions have, in the past, been viewed similarly to a shock you may get from someone who just...

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Americans Choose Real Estate As The Best Long-Term Investment

In a new poll released by Gallup, the majority of Americans believe real estate is the best long-term investment, beating out both stocks...

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Other Amenities Push Golf Courses Out Of Master Planned Communities

Golf courses are unable to compete with the wide appeal of intricate fitness centers and sports fields and complexes

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Houses for Renters: The Next Planned Community

AHV Communities' neighborhoods of detached rentals could change the perception of leasing a place to live.

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NRCA updates online wind-load calculator for roof designs

The updated tool can be used to determine design wind loads applicable to perimeter edge-metal flashing system design, which helps regarding compliance with ANSI/SPRI ES-1 requirements.

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What Is The Solution To The Housing Affordability Problem?

Housing is become more unaffordable for a larger number of people across the country. This is especially true for households making less...

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The Social Corner Sink Is A Simple Solution To A Nagging Problem

People love kitchen islands. People also love big, state-of-the-art kitchen sinks. So, it would seem like combining these two things would...

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