Initial testing looks promising for devices that researchers say could eliminate need for residential earthquake insurance.

Points presented aim to encourage lenders to reach more borrowers

Local contractors are split on the issue but do favor more thorough inspections.

Specifics will be announced at the MBA convention & Expo

A good year-over-year increase signals continuing recovery

Representatives say that OSHA regulations need to go beyond personal fall arrest systems.

After four consecutive monthly gains, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell five points to a level of 54 on the Housing Market Index.

Numbers contradict recent reports of optimism among builders

Incident raises question of whether the credit market is too restrictive.