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According to the National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Market Index, single-family builder confidence among the senior housing development market increased over the last year. During the third quarter of this year, the index rose to 59. On the scale, a...

Much of the United States has already experienced its first snow of the season, whether it was a dusting in Des Moines or 80 inches in Buffalo. If you have not yet prepared for winter weather, now is the time to do so. A few things you can do to make sure you are safe...

According to research, only 36% of homeowners are under the age of 35; this may be a direct result of student loans, no credit history, lack of commitment, and the desire to live in large cities where real estate is costly. There are some valuable resources available...

According to Zillow's Real Estate Markets report, home sales inventory continued to grow during the month of October. The data suggests that higher-priced home sales inventory has experienced a larger increase than lower and mid-level priced homes. Experts expect that...

The holidays are right around the corner, and many people are preparing to decorate their homes, some elaborately so. While this can be fun for the whole family, it's important to keep everyone safe. A few precautionary measures to take this holiday season are: Make...

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, mortgage applications rose 4.9%, on a seasonally adjusted basis, from the previous week. The jump in mortgage applications this week ended the three-week decline in application...

Dealing with frozen pipes can be an unpleasant and expensive job. You can reduce the chances of your pipes freezing by taking some precautionary measures before extreme temperatures hit. Here are a few tips to help you avoid potential catastrophe: Insulate any...

Recent reports confirm the housing market remains headed in a positive direction. Lindsey Piegza, the chief economist at Sterne Agree said, "both from an investment standpoint and on a relative basis compared to the rental market, consumers continue to endeavor toward...

Many Baby Boomers are indeed downsizing, but according to recent data, 46% plan to upsize. Not as many Boomers plan to relocate either, as analysts frequently report; 63% intend to stay in their current homes. Of those planning to relocate, 51% have no plans to move...

Applications for new home purchases jumped approximately 8% according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Builder Application Survey for October. Conventional loans made up 68.2% of all loan applications; FHA loans made up 16.2%, RHS/USDA loans made up 1.5% and VA...