The National Association of Realtors said that sales of existing homes rose 5.1 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.33 million. The increase follows a steep…
Today’s man caves have more to do with hobbies than home theaters
A worker walks past a “Sold” sign at a construction site of new townhouses in Houston.Pat Sullivan/Associated Press Home construction dropped 8.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of…
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday was unchanged at 58. It hasn’t budged in three months. Readings above 50 indicate more builders view sales…
When my parents bought their first home in the 1970s, I know they saw a sign in the yard, called the number on it and made an appointment to go…
Loews launched a campaign of short how-to videos called “Loews Knows” to share tips from the hotel’s expert staff on decorating, cleaning, entertaining and more. Many aspects of how hotels…
Future buyer stands to gain residential, commercial parcels
But this year, the 77-year-old retired city gardener will be knocking on doors in Alameda to persuade voters of this maritime city on San Francisco Bay to support a citizen…
Eric SchlosserThis quote is appropriate for this article as we review the housing market for the first quarter. On the one hand, a person can claim there is very little…
“We would sleep downstairs and go upstairs to get ready for work,” Terry Jeng says. “We often talked about getting a ‘real’ house, but it wasn’t until our daughter was…
To start, I’ll explain how the standard 30-year fixed mortgage works. A $300,000 mortgage with a 4 percent interest rate is used in this example. The payment is $1,432.25 a…
Locals discuss best projects for adding value to a home
The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 5.7 percent from a year earlier, a slight increase from the 5.6 percent annual increase in December, according to a report…
A real estate sign sits in front of a house in Richardson, Texas.LM Otero/Associated Press The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index…
A “Sold” sign sits in front of the foundation of a house under construction as workers discuss plans in Plano, Texas.LM Otero/Associated Press The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new-home…
Tender pea shoots, that soft fuzziness on budding trees, a new lawn – there’s a palette of greens that herald nature’s shift to the warm seasons. And there are many…
In transient Durango, the moving season starts early and ends late, and locally owned options for movers are limited. “Historically in the moving business, they say the busy season is…
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that sales of existing homes fell 7.1 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.08 million. The decline follows robust…
Housing affordability is not just a problem for big-city residents anymore. A study by New York University’s Furman Center found that the number of renters rose between 2006 and 2014…
Rising housing prices helping to offset plunge in stock prices
Here’s a list of suggested items to check as the winter season comes to an end: Rain gutters. Oftentimes, after the weight of snow throughout the winter, rain gutters will…
Although much attention has focused on green building practices, resilient-design strategies take the concept of building efficiently a step further with a proactive approach to creating durable homes that can…
Bleger In 1979, I was born in Houston. A gallon of gasoline cost 86 cents, a brand new Toyota Corolla cost $3,698 and the average home price in the United…
A transitional kitchen island or cart in black is a smart way to introduce the color without committing to more permanent elements like cabinetry.Houzz.com via Associated Press But right now,…
City could reconsider inclusion of single-room rentals
Home prices are rising across the United States as the number of properties on the market continues to fall, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press But buyers…
