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U.S. home sales climbed in January despite weaker economy

WASHINGTON – U.S. home sales crept upward in January, a sign that demand for housing remains strong amid signs of slower growth across the broader economy. But buyers face a dilem...

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

As wealthy Brazilians snap up Miami real estate, few benefit

MIAMI – Facing a teetering economy at home, wealthy Brazilians have been pouring money into what they increasingly see as the safest place to invest: South Florida real estate. S...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Homebuilders in U.S. growing less confident

U.S. homebuilders are feeling less confident about their sales prospects ahead of the spring home-selling season, though they remain positive overall that the housing market will continue to...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Changing times mean changing home trends

“Home is the nicest word there is.” This quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder sums up our emotional ties to our home, but the truth is our desire for home features continues to change with new ch...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

U.S. housing starts fall in notably cold and snowy January

WASHINGTON – Cold winter weather appears to have cut into homebuilding in the Midwest and Northeast, causing the pace of construction to tumble in January. Housing starts slipped ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Owners of Francisco’s spar with city over veranda on building

Planners say facade has no historical significance

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction defects law still hindering housing projects

City decides to wait on ordinance

DATE: Feb 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Some Colorado Springs homeowners struggle against the abyss

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Rick Sisco’s home in the Skyway neighborhood has been riding a landslide for months. It started as a crack, became a chasm, then a 13-foot cliff. But bec...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Home prices climbed in 81 percent of U.S. metro areas, Realtors say

Home prices rose in 81 percent of metropolitan areas in the fourth quarter, with the pace of gains accelerating even as sales slowed from earlier in the year, the National Association of Rea...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Report downplays risk from flooring

Lumber Liquidators Holdings flooring, tested by U.S. regulators after an outcry over formaldehyde, was found to have a low risk of causing cancer, though it could potentially trigger irritat...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Price cut again to buy Durango Christian Church

Price, use limitations keep Third Avenue church on the market

DATE: Feb 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Setting up a new home is now just a click away

In a connected world, nesting’s a lot easier than it used to be. There are apps and websites that streamline many aspects of setting up and dismantling a home. Whether you’re tryi...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business