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The Average Cost of Building a Single-Family Home in 2015

According to analysis by the NAHB, the average cost of building a single-family home in 2015 is $289,415. On average, homes were built on...

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The Best Place to Be a Homeowner in the U.S.

Porch and Redfin present their data in an interactive map

Codes + Standards

California school district issues report cards on developers

The district’s report cards range from A, for developers who pay the full cost of extra students, to F, for those who pay only the state-required amount

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Lending Standards Tighten on Construction and Land Development Loans

Over the third quarter of 2015, loaners tightened credit standards on applications for construction and land development. “According to...

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Builder Adds Solar System to Lower HERS Ratings

For a new model home, builder Stanley Martin Homes aimed low. And sometimes scoring low can be a good thing – the lower a HERS index number...

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Some Tokyo Residents Look at Micro-Homes as Possible Land Shortage Solution

The bustling city of Tokyo is facing a crisis of land shortage. High demand means high prices, and some residents are circumnavigating it by...

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10 Inexpensive Spa Bath Ideas

A spa bath is an amenity can lure buyers with any budget, but as only a few can afford them, not all showings may end up in a sale. Realty...

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Five Interactive Charts Explain the U.S. Housing Market

The U.S. property market “appears to be in rude health,” according to The Economist. (It’s a good thing). And they have five charts that...

Market Data + Trends

New Study Finds 10 Tax-Friendliest States for Retirees

The Last Frontier beats the Sunshine State in terms of tax-friendliness for those in retirement

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Denver Residents Buy Homes with Friends

It’s tough for homebuyers in the Denver metro area to spend no more than one-third of their income on housing. According to 9news, homes...

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