Which Is Cheaper: Buying an Existing Home or Building New? : Buyers who limit their construction costs and omit upgrades could save thousands of dollars, a study says.
Many Homeowners Admit Not Knowing How to Maintain Their Home : Home maintenance affects value over the long run. But a new survey shows that homeowners lack knowledge in how to properly maintain a lot of their home’s appliances and systems.
New-Home Sales Jump 19% Annually : The median sales price for a new home was $346,400 in January, but builders are trying to control higher construction costs.
Buyers Snatch Up New Listings as Quickly as They’re Available : Home sales could easily be 20% higher with more inventory, says NAR’s chief economist. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.
Biden Extends Lifeline for Struggling Homeowners : New June 30 deadline for COVID-19-related forbearance requests and foreclosure delays covers 70% of home loans.
The Top 10 States for LEED Green Building : “Looking ahead, people want to trust that the spaces they occupy are good for them and their communities,” says the CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council.