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Builders doing better, not completely back

CNBC’s Diana Olick sums up today’s housing market, and observes that builders are focusing on higher-end buyers instead of entry-level,...

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Trulia’s Bubble Watch analyzes relative fundamental values by comparing prices today with historical prices, incomes, and rents to determine...

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Bloomberg reports that LGI Homes Inc., an entry-level builder based in Texas is expanding to six more states, and their non-conventional...

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With data going back to February 2012, Trulia compiled a Housing barometer that charts how quickly the housing market is moving back to...

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A Wall Street Journal Blog post says this week’s housing reports indicate the market may be stabilizing. Five important takeaways are...

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Home prices stabilize per FNC report

HousingWire reports that the FNC Residential Price Index, which excludes distressed properties, recorded a growth of 0.6 percent from March to April.

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If builders are forced to pay the entire cost for new schools, home prices could jump by $10,000

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New-home sales climb 18.6 percent

Census Bureau data indicate that new-home sales rose 18.6 percent to a 504,000 annual rate, HousingWire reports. Sales in the South were up...

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Solar leases intimidate potential homebuyers

The option of leasing residential rooftop solar panels is a convenient way for homeowners to implement a solar power system with no money...

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In customer service experiences, millennials want the same efficiency and reliability as older generations, but on a larger scale, says...

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