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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fewer people bought new homes in December, making 2011 the worst sales year on record. The Commerce Department said Thursday new-home sales fell last month to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 307,000. The pace is less than ha
As the demand for housing grows and the U.S. economy creates more jobs, 2012 marks the third straight year of rising rental prices. Now, more than ever, is an important time to maintain a healthy tenant-landlord relationship by knowing your rights as a renter.
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Many people ask, “How will I know what house is right for me?” I will tell you now how you'll know. Here are some common signs:It brings a smile to your face and you become possessive about it. You rationalize the flaws of the home.
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Listen to "How To Win the Bidding War" here! Part of the strategy for listing a property in today’s market is to not be the most overpriced listing or the highest on the market. When a property is listed at a go
Many people ask, “How will I know what house is right for me?” I will tell you now how you'll know. Here are some common signs:It brings a smile to your face and you become possessive about it. You rationalize the flaws of the home.
NEW YORK (AP) - The owner of the World Trade Center site says an apparent citywide walkout by cement and concrete workers has not affected construction of the Sept. 11 memorial. Port Authority spokesman Steve Coleman said that work remains on track for
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Home sales rose in January to the highest pace in nearly two years, flashing signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season. The National Association of Realtors says home sales increased 4.3 percent last month to a seasonally
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Construction of single-family homes cooled off slightly in January after surging in the final month last year. But a rise in permits suggests builders are growing more confident that more buyers are ready to come off the sidelines.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. homebuilders are gradually growing more optimistic about the depressed housing market and believe homes sales could pick up sharply at the beginning of 2012. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo said its bui
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to a record low, the ninth time that has happened in the last year. Even with the cheapest rates in history, the housing market remains depressed. Mortgage buyer Fredd
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Builders increased their spending in December for the fifth consecutive month, ending a weak construction year on a hopeful note. Spending on construction projects rose 1.5 percent in December after a revised 0.4 percent gain in
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. home prices fell for a third straight month in nearly all cities tracked by a major index. The declines show that most homeowners are not reaping the benefits from some signs of an improving housing market. Prices dropped in
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Listen to "How To Win the Bidding War" here! Part of the strategy for listing a property in today’s market is to not be the most overpriced listing or the highest on the market. When a property is listed at a go
Many people ask, “How will I know what house is right for me?” I will tell you now how you'll know. Here are some common signs:It brings a smile to your face and you become possessive about it. You rationalize the flaws of the home.
NEW YORK (AP) - The owner of the World Trade Center site says an apparent citywide walkout by cement and concrete workers has not affected construction of the Sept. 11 memorial. Port Authority spokesman Steve Coleman said that work remains on track for