The New American Dream: Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur
There used to be a simple formula for building a good American life: Go to school and make good grades....
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Do Your Part: Seasonal Foods and Planning
(MCT)—My friend Lindsay did something fabulously simple last week. So simple in fact, I can’t believe I didn’t think of...
Apartment Production up Strongly Year Over Year
The Census Bureau’s preliminary estimate for starts in buildings with five or more apartments in July came in at 229,000...
Consumer Online Search Inspiring Growth in Real Estate Industry
Internet search has grown to become an integral part of the lives of savvy retail consumers. Many consumers now find...
Diggin In: Flowers to Brighten Summer’s Dog Days
(MCT)—August is not an easy month to enjoy. It’s hot. It’s muggy. It’s the end of lazy days. Flowers, however,...
Economists Hop on Recovery Bandwagon
Bank of America’s announcement recently that it has significantly improved its home price forecast for the current year made headlines;...
Design Principles for Those Planning to Build
(MCT)— Interior designer Alan Garren believes good design makes a house more functional and enjoyable, not just more beautiful.He believes...
Real Estate Q&A: Be Wary of Keeping Would-Be Buyer’s Deposit
(MCT)—QUESTION: I am selling my vacant house “as is,” and the buyer never had an inspection done. At the walk-through...
Healthy Body, Healthy Business: Prime Your Mind for Improved Productivity
Just like it would be difficult to drive your car down a road littered with safety cones and large debris,...
Builder Confidence Continues to Improve in August
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes improved for a fourth consecutive month in August with a...
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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