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The average home price in Lawrenceville, an up-and-coming neighborhood in Pittsburgh jumped from $34,124 in the year 2000 to $160,013 last...

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Analyzing Home Solar Values in 15 U.S. Cities

According to Mother Earth News, installing solar panels can increase a home’s value, and EnergySage and Sandia National Laboratories...

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Big Plans for Lowe’s New Home Smart Hub

Fortune magazine reports that Lowe’s “is giving its Iris home automation hub a facelift, reducing the price, and expanding its capabilities....

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Are Americans Becoming Eco-Friendlier?

The Pew Research Center studied data on energy consumption and commuting patterns to see which green lifestyle choices Americans are making-...

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According to Freddie Mac, most renters carry debt each month, and down payments on a home is not a top priority for them. However, 56...

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Housing Starts Are at a Seven-Month Low

This past October, U.S. housing starts fell to a seven-month low, and according to Reuters, a steep decline in multifamily construction...

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The best public schools in the country are in California’s priciest places

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Taken as a sign of economic stability, home improvement companies such as Home Depot posted an increase in sales for more expensive items. ...

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Researchers at the University of Alabama are studying ways to build taller and sturdier wood-framed buildings in earthquake-prone areas. ...

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Air, sunlight, and salt are the ingredients to make water, and thanks to a new device, water can appear from thin air even in the middle of...

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