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Creating safe and affordable homes is reaching a crisis point
Climate disasters across the country have sparked concern about the safety of homes. Read Article
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:20:18 PST
Texas judge finds national eviction ban unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the national ban on evictions is unconstitutional. Advocates warn of a spike in evictions. Read Article
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:43:17 PST
You can now buy a 3D-printed home – here's a look inside
A New York homebuilder has put a 3D-printed home on the market for the first time in the United States, and he is getting a lot of offers. Read Article
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:01:43 PST
Biden administration may undo certain Trump-era mortgage rules
The CFPB said Tuesday it may rewrite or undo Trump-era rules for certain mortgages. Consumer groups say those rules may lead banks to make riskier loans. Read Article
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:58:57 PST
Gap to invest $140 million to build Texas warehouse as online sales swell
The Longview, Texas, warehouse will be able to process 1 million packages per day as Gap tries to double its online business over the next two years. Read Article
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:43:18 PST
Weekly mortgage application volume drops 11% as rates spike and Texas power outages hurt demand
Total mortgage application volume fell 11.4% compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. Read Article
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:00:47 PST
December home prices rose 10.4%, the biggest gain in 7 years, Case-Shiller says
December is usually the slowest month for the housing market, but price gains didn't slow down one bit in 2020. Read Article
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:35:10 PST
New York Attorney General Letitia James says Trump Supreme Court ruling won't affect her tax probe
The New York attorney general and Manhattan DA are separately investigating President Donald Trump and his company. Read Article
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:50:35 PST
More Americans are looking to move as remote work gains acceptance during Covid pandemic
Twenty-eight percent of Americans have considered relocating during the pandemic, NPD said. Read Article
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:12:57 PST
Ready to book your summer rental on Nantucket? You're too late
The run on Nantucket real estate last summer is now causing a shortage of both homes for sale and rentals, and prices for both are going through the roof. Read Article
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:13:54 PST