Consumer

(MCT)—With so many home mortgages underwater, perhaps it’s little wonder that interior designers have found inspiration in the murky depths...

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading...

With the recession technically over, many questions have circulated about the future of housing and whether the concept of homeownership...

(MCT)—It’s farmers market time again, a time of rebirth and renewal for local agriculture but also resolutions for smarter shopping...

Many agents across the country are experiencing strong and stable sales. For others, the market is more uncertain. And if...

(MCT)—Are you one of millions who will enjoy some of the summer sun at the beach? Did you know that...

According to the National Association of Realtors®, more than 4.25 million homes sold in 2011. That's a lot of real...

(MCT)—When Italian cookbook author Giuliano Bugialli led a class at my cooking school years ago, I learned about many Italian...

The new year opened with hope that the 3 percent growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reported for the...

(MCT)—Q: Many hotels, both in the U.S. and abroad, announce that they are helping to preserve the environment and reduce...