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Veteran Builder Crowdfunds for Chicago Suburb Subdivision

With tight lending standards, some developers are searching for alternative sources of funding. Chicagoland builder George Caravelli is...

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Water Cuts Won’t Stop California From Growing Economically

The Wall Street Journal surveyed prominent economists about how much they think California’s mandate on water cuts will affect its economy....

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Jacksonville’s Tight Competition Tests Homebuyers

High demand and low supply means a brisk spring season

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Dimmer Switch Inventor and Lutron Founder Dies at 88

Joel S. Spira was a prodigious innovator who changed the way we illuminate our homes and founded and built Lutron Electronics Co. into a global company

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Houston Homes Sales Rise Again Despite Oil Crash

Home sales in Houston have slightly improved to 14,805 single-family homes in the first part of 2015, from the 14,734 sold in the beginning...

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66 Percent of First-Time Home Buyers Make a Small Down Payment

According to data from the NAR’s Confidence Index Survey, 66 percent of first-time homebuyers made a down payment of 0 to 6 percent in...

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20 Hottest Housing Markets in the U.S.

A preliminary analysis of March data by Realtor.com suggests that prices are moving higher and faster. The website hit new highs last month...

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9 Timeless Kitchen Trends

As in any other design industry, trends come and go. HouseLogic gathers nine design ideas that can stand the test of time. On top of their...

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The Math on Homeownership Isn’t Stimulating Renters

Zillow found that in two years, renters who eventually buy will be able to save and breakeven. But this prospect isn’t enough to motivate...

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Buying is Cheaper than Renting in Most Markets

The latest data from RealtyTrac reveals that buying a home is more affordable than renting in three out of four markets in the U.S.,...

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