How has the design of new homes changed over the last fifty years? Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders looks at how buyer preference and home design has evolved.

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Check out this emoji-laced listing description for the most famous address in the country. Can you decipher what it says?

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For the first time in two months, mortgage rates edged higher this week.

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Home remodeling is soaring in recent months as owners rush to spruce up their homes, particularly in these cities.

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Kitchen redos can be pricey. That means home owners on a budget must be choosy when trying to decide what kitchen projects to tackle first.

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Mortgage giants like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have urged greater home buyer education to help avoid home owners who default. But how effective is it?
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