Opinion Federal Reserve Raises Short-Term Interest Rates Fed officials say they intend to raise rates gradually, if economic growth continues.
Housing Zone* UNPUBLISHED Rising student debt dampens growth in millennial homeownership Student debt rose 56% over the last decade, causing reduced homeownership rates among Millennials, the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies found.
Codes + Standards Changing Canada’s codes to require wider stair treads would save lives, study says The nation averages one death per day from falls down stairs. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes stair tread width at a minimum of 21 centimeters, or 8 1/4 inches.
features Housing Market Up, Manufacturing Down U.S. housing starts rebounded from a seven-month low and permits jumped to a five-month high, according to Reuters. Groundbreaking in...
features Housing Industry Mirrors Job Market Surge Economists from the real estate world and the employment realm each said that 2016 forecasts show a strong year for both sectors. Realtor...
features San Diego Commits to Transitioning to 100 Percent Renewable Energy On Tuesday, San Diego’s City Council voted to transition to exclusively using renewable energy, including wind and solar power, in 20 years....
features Rents Are Outpacing Wage Increases Though inflation is mild, rental rates are nearly twice as high as wage increases. MarketWatch found that rental costs rose 3.6 percent...
features Mortgage Interest Rates Increase Unlikely to Dramatically Affect Homebuyers Even considering a raise in interest rates, Americans are more concerned about finding an affordable home and saving for a down payment. A...
Sales The Advantages of a 15-Year Mortgage In certain parts of the country, a 15-year plan makes more sense than a 30-year mortgage.
features Lower Oil Prices Lead to Lower Occupancy in Houston Apartments Oil prices are falling, and Houston’s Nova Asset Management is seeing more vacancies in its residences. The firm manages 6,000 apartment...
