Urbanization and Single Family Homes
The total number of single family homes in the residential building stock in the United States will shrink by 4...
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Time for College Students to Bone up on Finances
(MCT)—Two kids, two college tuitions. Add it up: One very big college bill. For families like John and Ellen Wong...
Are You Relevant? How Brokers Can Keep Consumers
As real estate continues to recover, there is one essential question we must ask ourselves: How much does the consumer...
How to Thrive in Social Media Marketing
(eM+C)—Does your company take the lead on new social networks? For a lot of companies, new networks like Pinterest and...
Hot Property: Singer-Actress Hilary Duff Sells Toluca Lake Estate
(MCT)— Singer-actress Hilary Duff has sold her Toluca Lake, Calif. estate for slightly less than its asking price of $5.5...
On Nutrition: Organic Junk Food? Say It Isn’t So
(MCT)—Organic jelly beans. Organic potato chips. Organic vodka. “Organic” is a term perceived as healthier than conventional products...no matter what...
Fixed Mortgage Rates Move Higher for Fourth Consecutive Week
Freddie Mac has released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed mortgage rates following long-term Treasury...
Not All Private Islands Come with Huge Price Tags
(MCT)—Some people are happy collecting fast cars or nice watches. But the ultimate vanity purchase may be the private island....
How to Spot Vinyl Siding Damage
Vinyl siding is one of the most popular home sidings in the U.S. due to its relative low cost, durability...
Your Place: Cracked Concrete
(MCT)—A reader said there was a 20-foot crack running across her 15-year-old concrete patio that had been repaired with caulking....
4 Tips for Adapting to Generational Shifts in the Housing Market
With fewer affordable single-family homes available, more buyers are looking for homes that can accommodate multiple generations. Read more.
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