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The number of available starter homes and trade-up homes declined by 15.6 and 13.1 percent, respectively
The Madison; Builder: The Cottage Company, Seattle; Architect: Ross Chapin, Langley, Wash. (Photo: Debbie Loudon, Ross Chapin Architects)
Fiber cement, vinyl, and brick are the top choices for buyers seeking curb appeal and low maintenance
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Two-thirds of Millennials have less than $1,000 saved toward a down payment
The Gradient by KGA Studio Architects
Sized right for first-time buyers and downsizers alike, these homes make the most of a compact footprint
Properly isolating the tile from the subfloor helps builders eliminate this common callback
NAHB says that the DOL's decision to withdraw the informal guidance on independent contractors and joint employment is a victory for the small-business community
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The vast majority of renters of all income levels feel either “very confident” or “somewhat confident” that they can stay in their homes as long as they want
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The 26 percent duties are projected to raise the price of an average home by $1,700
It’s quick and inexpensive, and it’s the largest advertising game changer since Google. Here’s a crash course for home builders
Outdoor mall in Boulder, Colo. Photo: Ken Lund/Creative Commons
Boulder has seen a 314 percent increase in home price growth over the last 25 years, while Austin has seen a 267 percent change
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Impostors impersonate Kansas roofing company employees, home collapse traps three workers, and Standards ASCE/SEI 7-16 has been updated
Someone is stealing from your business, eroding your margins, and beating up your bottom line. Beware: Bandits remain at large
Agrihoods—communities centered around working farms—are attracting homebuyers with a keen interest in fresh, local food
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The average borrower can save $260 a month, and around 700,000 borrowers can save more than $400 a month
Mexican Independence Day parade in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo: Fibonacci Blue/Creative Commons
The Hispanic population rose in all the 100 major metros other than San Francisco and San Jose
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The new construction will eliminate the equivalent of nearly 78,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year
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After spending the better part of a decade on the sidelines, Millennials are finally starting to buy homes.
Q. My sales person seems to be doing a good job with our social media, but how can I tell for sure?
—Builder, La.
As projects continue to roll out of spring and trickle into summer, there isn’t a better time than now to freshen up on the latest paint tips, tricks and recent trends.
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