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10 Unconventional Flooring Ideas for the Home

When you pull off the cork from a bottle of wine or put on a belt, you don’t usually think “this is great material for a floor!” But some...

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U.S. Cities with the Most Inequality

Researchers at the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program looked at the ratio of a city’s highest earners to the lowest earners...

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A new report from CoreLogic says home prices increased 5.7 percent year-over-year in January, Cheat Sheet reports. Based on current trends,...

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Weather won’t deter the number of permits issued.

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Survey of Private Builders 2015

2014 was a better year for home builders, and with further improvements expected in 2015, the builder confidence index is at an eight-year high

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Neighbors are calling the police, and not because of a college party happening in the adjacent house – it’s because of an open house. ...

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Smart Home Gadgets in Real Estate

An automatic door lock that recognizes a secret knock and home insulation made out of orange tree trimmings – these are just a few of the...

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The NAR releases a list of energy-efficiency features that buyers said influenced their decision to buy. The list is based on trends from...

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How to Create a Living Wall

Houzz contributor Jennifer Blaise Kramer offers tips on how to install a vertical garden. “It generates oxygen while offering a visual...

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Buyers who purchased a home in 2014 put down $32,141 on average, a new report by RealtyTrac reveals. Translated into percentages, buyers...

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