Market Data + Trends Midwestern Cities Have the Highest Credit Scores The top three in Experian’s list of cities with the highest average credit scores are in Minnesota
Codes + Standards Energy efficiency should be considered in home appraisals A new DoE white paper says home appraisers are unlikely to recognize the value of energy efficiency features
features Pittsburgh Has One of Nation’s Hottest Markets The average home price in Lawrenceville, an up-and-coming neighborhood in Pittsburgh jumped from $34,124 in the year 2000 to $160,013 last...
features Analyzing Home Solar Values in 15 U.S. Cities According to Mother Earth News, installing solar panels can increase a home’s value, and EnergySage and Sandia National Laboratories...
features Big Plans for Lowe’s New Home Smart Hub Fortune magazine reports that Lowe’s “is giving its Iris home automation hub a facelift, reducing the price, and expanding its capabilities....
features Are Americans Becoming Eco-Friendlier? The Pew Research Center studied data on energy consumption and commuting patterns to see which green lifestyle choices Americans are making-...
features Study Finds Saving for Down Payments Isn’t Priority for Most Renters According to Freddie Mac, most renters carry debt each month, and down payments on a home is not a top priority for them. However, 56...
features Housing Starts Are at a Seven-Month Low This past October, U.S. housing starts fell to a seven-month low, and according to Reuters, a steep decline in multifamily construction...
Economics Most ZIP Codes with Good Schools Are Unaffordable The best public schools in the country are in California’s priciest places
features Homeowners Invest In New Roofs and Counter Tops Taken as a sign of economic stability, home improvement companies such as Home Depot posted an increase in sales for more expensive items. ...