Codes + Standards Texas law says homebuilders cannot prevent owners from installing solar panels on new homes The rule applies to developments with more than 50 homes
features Northeast Experiences Apartment Surge A massive spike in multi-unit builder permits in the Northeast can be traced to an expiring tax break and rising demand for apartments in...
features Wells Fargo: Homeownership Rate Hurt by Consumers’ Misconception A survey conducted by Wells Fargo found that the “beliefs and expectations about what it takes to obtain financing” of consumers demonstrate...
features Housing Wealth Has Changed Much Since 2013 Using data from the American Community Survey, the NAR’s Economists’ Outlook blog looks at how much housing wealth has changed on the...
features Why the White Kitchen Is the Way To Go A white kitchen is often described as “timeless,” but what does that actually mean? “White has stood the test of time because it’s clean...
features Getting a Mortgage Might Be Easier Than Most Consumers Think There are a number of lenders out there that have eased requirements to get a mortgage, but according to The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Light...
features Home Construction Permits Soared in May According to The New York Times, May’s surge in home construction permits suggests “a building up of momentum in housing and the broader...
Builders High Price of Land means Low Construction Starts Builders have to pay more for land, which means building bigger, more expensive homes is a safer bet to break even
features Down Payments Remain a Source of Frustration for Buyers Many buyers didn’t get to benefit from the record-low mortgage rates as lenders still have tight standards and households have a hard time...
features U.S. Home Builder Confidence Reaches Nine-Month High June is seeing a rise in confidence among U.S. home builders, Realtor.com reports. Confidence rose five points to a reading of 59 in June,...