A suburban Dallas family is watching its backyard slide into a pond as the subdivision developer and HOA point fingers at each other.

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Generous closets and a variety of energy-efficient features are among the top items that builders plan to have in new homes this year to attract buyers.

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Selling a house with a face only a very particular buyer could love? You’re not alone — and listings with blunt, realistic descriptions are starting to show some success.

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Taking a nod from the infamous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, spring home-buying season is likely to start early this year, according to realtor.com®’s chief economist.

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A new survey finds real estate one of the leading industries for happiness and job satisfaction. What traits bring success to brokerages and real estate professionals?

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Last week’s blizzard on the East Coast is taking the heat for a sudden drop in mortgage activity for the period.
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