The Housing Market Remains in Record Slump

With home turnover at its lowest rate in 30 years and first-time buyers at historic lows, builders continue to deal with a dismal market. No matter what numbers you check, the U.S. home building market is at levels builders haven’t seen in decades – or ever. New statistics released over the past few weeks continue […]

Housing Sales Stable but Lower Mortgage Rates May Help

A slight uptick for the month was encouraging and the possibility for lower mortgage prices as the Fed lowers interest rates could help going forward. The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales remained relatively stable in September, the last month figures are available, increasing by 1.5 percent compared to August but up 4.1 […]

These Are the Top 10 States for Fixer-Upper Homes

A new report shows such homes are in increased demand around the country, good news for contractors in key markets. Searches for “fixer-upper” homes have more than tripled over the past four years, a new Realtor.com study shows as potential home buyers look for ways to buy in a marketplace where prices keep going up. […]

How Satisfied Are Homeowners with Remodeling Projects?

Americans spent $603 billion improving their homes last year but were they really happy with the results? We all know home improvement projects result in larger living spaces, updated amenities and improved homes – sometimes all three – yet once a project is done are homeowners satisfied with what was done? That’s what the National […]