Sep 25, 2013
Buyers to Pay a Premium for New Homes? Many of the nation’s largest builders are raising their prices, even as existing-home prices begin to moderate. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Accused Burglar Argues...
Sep 24, 2013
More ‘Whisper Listings’ Than Ever Before? Listings marketed off the MLS appear to be on the rise in major housing markets, and some in the real estate industry are growing more concerned about these top-secret transactions....
Sep 23, 2013
Fake Online Reviewers Face Penalties More companies are getting caught posting fake online reviews raving about their products or services. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Buyers in a Hurry to Lock in Rates As...
Sep 19, 2013
Surprise Fed Move Could Ease Mortgage Rates The Fed shocked the financial world on Wednesday when it announced it would delay tapering its $85 billion-a-month bond-purchase program. The move could stave off rising mortgage rates....
Sep 18, 2013
Big Builder Test Drives Home Design Plans PulteGroup is using a market research idea often seen in the auto industry to test out customers’ likes and dislikes of various housing floor plans....