As demand surges, U.S. builders are starting more homes than during any period this decade. Mortgage rates are cheap and low downpayment loans are abundant. Continue reading
NY Goes Undercover to Expose Discrimination

The state of New York is launching a program that includes “testers” who will pose as prospective home buyers and renters to weed out… Continue reading….
Builders Start 2016 on a Cautious Note

Homebuilding got off to a sluggish start in the new year, with builders increasingly concerned about the high cost and lack of availability of… Continue reading….
Young Buyers Face Investor Competition

One underreported reason why first-time buyers are on the housing sidelines? Competition from investors. Continue reading….
Closing Times Lengthen Again

The average time to close a loan in January climbed to 50 total days, up four days since new mortgage disclosure rules took effect in October…. Continue reading….
Couple’s Home For Sale Without Them Knowing

A Tampa, Fla., couple, who had no plans to sell, says they were shocked when they found their home listed for sale online. Continue reading….
When Retouching Listing Photos Goes Too Far

An Australian agent made headlines after recently posting photos of a home in Sydney that was notably missing the giant water tower that hovers… Continue reading….
Where Renting Is on the Rise

The number of renters remains high in every large metro area nationwide, but in certain areas the rental rate has grown significant amounts since… Continue reading….
Even Barbie Has a Smart Home

Now that kids can use voice commands to tell Barbie’s Dreamhouse to turn on the lights, will their parents demand the same in real life… Continue reading….
Remodels Can Cause Relationship Issues

‘Til remodel do we part? A new survey finds that home projects can strain relationships and cause couples to keep secrets from one… Continue reading….