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Housing starts jumped last month as more construction workers began their peak working season. Housing starts increased 13.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.07 million, according to the Census Bureau. Multi-family housing construction contributed the most...

Home improvement retail stores say that the housing market is still on the right track despite lower sales the last few months. Retailers are saying that the harsh winter slowed sales, not a lackluster housing market.  Now that spring has arrived, sales have...

As we continue into storm and hurricane season in the U.S., experts have given a few tips to help homeowners be better prepared for strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes. Don't wait for a warning in your area to gather flashlights, blankets, batteries, radios and...

New federal rules have made reverse mortgages a safer choice for a wider range of seniors. An increasing number of financial advisors and experts are now recommending reverse mortgages for seniors needing financial assistance. Advisors are striving to make these loans...

Experts suggest taking a few hours each week to tend to your home in order to keep it well maintained. Whether you are planning to live in your current home for the next 20 years, or are getting ready to put in on the market soon, homeowners should be actively taking...

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, last week mortgage applications increased 3.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous week.  The Refinance Index jumped 7% averaging the highest level seen since early...

When beginning a move many people feel scared, sad, or anxious that their new house or apartment may not feel like "home", making the process less appealing. Experts have compiled a few tips that will help movers become more excited about their move, and make their...

April’s Obama Administration housing scorecard shows that the housing market's overall trends are positive. While the data suggests that the housing market is recovering, it also states that the recovery is not yet complete. Foreclosure rates have fallen in the U.S.,...

According to experts, now is the time to buy a house. Data shows that 90% of Americans want to be homeowners when compared to the number of people preferring to rent. Experts have given three reasons why now is an optimal time to buy a home: Mortgage rates are down...

Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest level seen this year, according to Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rate report. The average national 30-year fixed-rate loan decreased 0.8% from last week averaging 4.21%. The average national 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell...