The housing recovery has lifted home prices in much of the country, but some neighborhoods – particularly ones in low-income areas –…
Supreme Court Upholds Concept of ‘Disparate Impact’ in Fair Housing Claims
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court announced today that housing practices that have discriminatory effects may constitute violations of federal…
A Hitch on the Way to Your Smart Home
(TNS)—Thanks to increasingly accessible and affordable home automation systems, your house will soon be able to do a lot of neat tricks. But before you turn your dwelling into the home of the future, you’ll have to make sure you have a well-matched set of devices. Recently released or soon-to-hit-the-market devices and services will allow […]
Google Releases ‘Undo Send’ Option
Gmail is now allowing users to take back sent e-mails, assisting those who accidentally forget to attach a file or press the “…
New-Home Sales Climb to 7-Year High
Builders are seeing motivated buyers and the release of pent-up housing demand.
Mortgage Debt on the Rise: A Good Sign?
More signs show the economy and housing markets are pivoting toward normalcy, according to a new report released by Freddie Mac.
Downsizing Boomers to Fuel Apartment Market
Millennials may be a big driver of multifamily housing now, but baby boomers looking to downsize are expected to drive growth over the next few…
Slight Drop in Rates Pushes Loan Demand Up
Applications for home purchases are now 18 percent higher than they were a year ago, another sign of the growing strength in the housing market,…
Airbnb, Realtor.com® Team Up
The listing portal’s partnership will allow potential buyers to try out a neighborhood before the purchase process begins.
Top 7 Eco-Friendly Amenities for Your Home
All you have to do is count the number of driveways with a hybrid vehicle, and you can see at a glance that Americans are embracing the eco-friendly lifestyle. However, a Prius in front of the house is just the beginning. More and more homeowners are opting for sustainable features in the home as well. […]