Why Are New Homes Getting So Big? Look at Who’s Buying Them
Preliminary data provided to NAHB by the Census Bureau on the characteristics of homes started in 2013 show the trend...
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Great Spaces: Funnyman Seth Meyers Hits the West Village
Things are going pretty well for former “Saturday Night Live” head writer Seth Meyers. Not only does he have his...
Living Smart: Remodeling Trends
(MCT)—Remodeling’s on the upswing, with homeowners investing in projects that enhance efficiency and comfort. Among the trends for 2014, according...
Meeting Buyer Demands in a Seller’s Market: Top Trends for 2014
(BPT)—With many real estate industry watchers predicting 2014 will be a seller's market, you may think you won't need to...
New Survey: Consumers Believe Mortgages are Easy to Get
Just in time for the 2014 home-buying season, attitudes towards access to mortgage credit are improving and most Americans now...
Spending Smart: Self-control, Smells and Spending
(MCT)—Being disorganized can lead to impulse spending, as can buying lottery tickets. Meanwhile, loneliness can cause materialism, and just thinking...
Debt Adviser: When to Seek a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
(MCT)—Question: My husband and I are struggling to make ends meet. We’re retired and owe a lot more on our...
Report Shows Housing More Affordable for Working Households
The continuing economic recovery has improved housing affordability for low- and moderate-income working households, but housing costs are still a...
What’s a Move-Up Buyer to Do?
Regional Spotlight—Selling one home and buying another is never a simple task. As market conditions change, so does the nature...
Your Place: Best Times to Paint Home Interiors
(MCT)—A reader asks: “What is the best month to have interior rooms painted?” She and her husband are seniors and...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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