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Cash home sales make big jump in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – After paying off her home 15 years ago, Cyndy Berry doesn’t want to go back to writing a mortgage check each month. Berry, 74, is selling her three-bedroom...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

What to look for in home inspections

Home inspections are one of the most important decisions in purchasing an older home. There are many issues that may affect the livability, value of the home and cost of ownership. ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

A neoclassical moment emerges in home décor

Classical style offers elegant lines, rich history

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Denver City Council might toughen law on affordable housing

DENVER (AP) – A budding proposal aims to reboot Denver’s failing affordable housing ordinance by upping city incentives while hiking some penalties for developers. The plan also w...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Which remodeling projects are worth your money?

Many homeowners have held off investing in home improvements as property values declined, but now that the economy is healthy and the real estate market is gaining momentum, homeowners again...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

U.S. homebuilding declined 6.5 percent in May

WASHINGTON – The pace of U.S. home construction slipped in May with many Americans still struggling to afford new houses. Builders started work at a seasonally adjusted annual rat...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Mobile-home living

An option for affordable housing

DATE: Jun 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Mercury move creates office space glut

Vacancies could take years to absorb, analysts say

DATE: Jun 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Number of new real estate agents is rising

ATLANTA – Kevin Dilbert has been working in private security for 10 years. He’s getting burnt out on the long hours, the inflexible schedule. For now, he’s keeping his day job. But on the si...

DATE: Jun 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Massachusetts sues Fannie, Freddie over foreclosure law

Martha Coakley, the attorney general of Massachusetts, filed suit Monday against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an effort to force the federally owned mortgage finance giants to comply with a...

DATE: Jun 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

No color is too bold for décor, designers say

It might be practical, of course, to decorate your home with neutral colors and muted earth tones. No need to worry about colors clashing if most everything is white, beige and light brown. ...

DATE: Jun 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

New homes near cities too pricey for many

WASHINGTON – City living has been a blessing for Tim Nelson. The Phoenix lawyer moved downtown a few months ago into a new $389,000 home with a warehouse-style floor plan, a Jacuz...

DATE: Jun 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business