Economic Conditions
According to Zillow’s data, 2.4 million homes are worth less than half of what they’re...
Housing Data
The agency’s quarterly house price index logged its first year-over-year improvement...
Housing Trends
Loans
WASHINGTON - The average U.S. rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record low...
Mortgages and Banking
Johnny Isakson weighs in on how policies might affect the industry.
Single Family
WASHINGTON - Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record...
Supply and Demand
May 20--The past few years haven't been good ones for condo developers in and around...
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If you're considering a traditional-looking roofing alternative to asphalt shingle, you...
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David Seiders
The government must help support house prices.
NATIONAL BEAT
Builders, remodelers, verifiers, and other program champions applauded for helping...
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John McManus is an award-winning editorial director for the Residential Construction Group at Hanley Wood in Washington, D.C. In addition to the BUILDER digital, print, and in-person editorial and programming portfolio, the group includes strategic content direction for AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, APARTMENT FINANCE TODAY, CUSTOM HOME, EcoHome, MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE, and residential architect.
Standard Pacific released first-quarter earnings post market close last night that beat Wall Street analysts' posted predictions. After a near brush with death in 2008, and life-support from MatlinPatterson's real estate funds, Standard Pacific's strategic, operational, and tactical planning and execution are playing well in what continues to be an adverse market environment in most of its competitive arenas.
News and information on permits, job growth, and construction trends
With a little ingenuity, shopping on a shoestring can look like a million bucks.
Martha Stewart visits Orlando to promote her home designs and cupcakes.
Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking sold separately.
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