Mar 9, 2015
Could Hyperlocal Social Network Be Yelp 2.0? The social media start-up Nextdoor boasts a network of more than 53,000 “microcommunities” across the United States where a large proportion of the discussion revolves around recommending local businesses....
Mar 6, 2015
So Much for Downsizing A study finds many Baby Boomers and seniors are choosing to buy larger homes in retirement instead of looking for smaller residences. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Mortage Rates Drop, Near...
Mar 5, 2015
Battles Brew Over Dying Neighborhoods Neighborhoods still left unfinished after the housing crisis continue to plague many communities. But the solution isn’t clear-cut on how to save home prices on these unfinished blocks....
Mar 4, 2015
Surprise Tops Owners’ List of Needed Features While safety, affordability, and privacy often top home owners’ lists of housing needs and desires, they’re also focused on another aspect of making their homes more comfortable....
Mar 3, 2015
Portlandia Skewers Small-Home Living The popular sketch comedy show points out the foibles of fitting too much life in a small space, but even inside the tiny house movement there are indications of the daily struggle for space....