Mortgage rates were on the rise this week, with fixed-rates making the biggest one-week leap so far this year.
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“If new home construction activity does not pick up sizably in the upcoming months, then the housing market will again encounter an inventory shortage,” says NAR’s chief economist.
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Recent gains in the stock market and higher home prices helped Americans’ net worth soar to a record high in the second quarter, according to a new report.
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These cities are earning bragging rights. A new list from 24/7 Wall St. counts down the top cities to reside in based on crime rates, employment, educational attainment, and housing affordability.
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Eighty-nine percent of about 1,000 Americans recently surveyed say buying a home is an important part of achieving the American Dream.
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When large commercial properties like malls go under, an eye toward solving other community problems can bring the property back to thriving use.
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