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Survey Shows Perceived Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates for Builders
A recent survey conducted by…
Rates Steadied Last Week, Sending Mortgage Application Volume Up
In the second-to-last week of February 2018, mortgage interest rates held steady and the number of mortgage applications increased 2.7 percent…
Design Rules: How to Choose the Right Gray Paint
Choosing from the variety of gray tones can feel overwhelming when tackling a room's design. Assessing room function, undertones, and balancing…
Texas, Nebraska Have 9 Out of 10 Best Cities in the U.S. to Raise a Family
A new ranking of the top 10 cities for raising a family was compiled using data on housing costs as a percent of income, child care costs, school…
The Correlation Between Housing Affordability, Cost of Living
A new survey rating median income housing affordability in 2018 found that there is a direct correlation between housing unaffordability and…
Latest Ranking of Median Rent Prices Shows Renting in California Remains Most Expensive
California has the most expensive rental markets in 27 of the 28 top cities in the U.S. for median rent, 35 of the top 50, and 68 of the top 100.…
New GSE Policy Could Mean 'Drastically Changed' 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages
In an effort to reduce taxpayer risk, U.S. policymakers are now considering changes to Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) …
More Than One-Third of Buyers Bid on a Home Sight-Unseen
The share of homebuyers purchasing homes sight-unseen is rising. This buying approach increased from just under 20 percent in June 2016 to 35…
2018 May Not Be a 'Particularly Favorable' Year for Builders
Rising mortgage loan rates and changes to homeowner tax deductions are reducing consumers' homebuying power, sending down new home sales.
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Aging in Place With 'Gerotechnology'
The popularity of aging in place requires the advent of 'gerotechnology', or technology designed for senior's needs and lifestyles. Gerotech can…
