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First Time Homebuyers Beginning To Reemerge

It’s only taken a few decades, but the levels of first-time homebuyers are beginning to increase, albeit slowly. According to MarketWatch...

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Despite Slowing Economy, U.S. Housing Data Strong

Economic growth in the past couple of months has slowed significantly, but despite that, U.S. home resales bounced back from a 19-month low.

Codes + Standards

Metal Roofing Seaming Guide published by Metal Construction Association

The document provides an overview of the different types of seaming for metal roofing, a glossary of terms, training guidelines, safety recommendations, and more.

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Revenues For Property Taxes On The Uptick

From the fourth quarter of 2014 through the end of the third quarter of 2015, the revenue produced by property taxes saw a 7.5 percent gain,...

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These 10 States Have The Highest Taxes

Depending on where you live, the amount you pay in taxes can fluctuate wildly. MarketWatch has compiled a list of the 10 states with the...

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Rent Increases To Slow In 2016

The year 2015 wasn’t exactly kind to renters. All over the country, rents climbed to levels that made affordability a very real issue. But...

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The Best And Worst States For Growing Old

“Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional,” according to former baseball player Chili Davis. If this sentiment is true, then the...

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David Crowe, NAHB Chief Economist, Set To Retire

On Jan. 21, 2016, the National Association of Home Builders announced during the International Builders’ Show that Chief Economist David...

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Young Families, Low Earners Among Those Most Stressed About Federal Reserve Interest Rate Increases

After raising interest rates in December for the first time since the Great Recession, the Fed has signaled there are more raises coming....

Opinion

Slow Recovery For Residential Construction Jobs

Despite positive growth, it will take awhile for jobs to reach pre-crash levels

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