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NAHB reports monthly increase in single-family construction spending

According to the NAHB, total private residential spending increased over the revised August estimate to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of...

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Fireplaces: Wood, gas, or electric?

Fireplaces add both literal and aesthetic warmth to a home. But when it comes to functionality, which type would suit a house best? AOL...

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Graph shows FICO score distributions for new loans

Business Insider provides a graph that shows most loans go to borrowers with a FICO score of more than 760. This means that a slight...

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First-time homebuyer share drops to lowest level in 27 years

The Washington Post reports that saving for a downpayment and paying back student loans continue to be a major challenge to potential first...

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Revisiting existing data proves neighborhoods matter to children’s success

A fiscal research center says previous conclusions from a Federal program study on neighborhoods are unsound

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How to Properly Store and Transport Wood Structural Panels

APA-trademarked wood structural panels offer the strength and quality that home builders rely on for strong, long-lasting construction. To ensure optimal performance, wood structural panels should be stored and handled properly prior to installation

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Zillow investigates hidden “potential households”

Just like the potential energy we learned about in physics, the housing market also has a lot of pent-up, hidden homebuying energy waiting...

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Overall economic growth strengthens homebuyer demand

Realtor.com reports that this week’s economic news underscored the positive momentum that has been observed throughout the third quarter. ...

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Less affluent Boomers plan to upsize for retirement

The non-advocacy, non-profit think tank Demand Institute reported that their studies found less affluent Boomers plan on spending more on...

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How to decide if stone floors are right for your homes

Stone floors are great to create a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors. AOL Real Estate weighs the pros and cons of this durable...

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As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features