Codes + Standards 2014 National Electrical Code now effective in 12 states; 11 more to come online by January The revised requirements impact residential, commercial and industrial electrical installations.
features A thousand dollar increase in prices could crush the housing recovery The Motley Fool’s Amanda Alix argues that based on data from the NAHB and Zillow, a $1000 price increase on homes could keep 206,269...
features 5 best states to buy a home right now Based on the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, The Motley Fool suggests five states where purchasing a home can be relatively cheap...
features Retiring as a couple The New York Times profiles the stories of Boomer couples as they do some soul-searching – and make relocation decisions – at the...
features 11 fresh outdoor trends that can’t be missed Herb gardens and inventive lighting are among the 11 things Freshome identifies as the hottest outdoor trends in 2014. Read...
features Myths about mortgage underwriting busted HousingWire reveals the truth about many popular assumptions related to getting a mortgage. Read more ...
features WSJ: Six-year low for housing affordability A report from the NAR shows 16.3 percent as the average share of U.S. median income for mortgage payment for a median-priced U.S...
features Where housing is booming in 2014 From Boston to Los Angeles, here are the metro-ares with the most construction activity.
Codes + Standards Net-metering case goes to Ohio Supreme Court Ohio utilities are trying to reduce the amount net-metering customers get for their electricity.
features 19 percent is the new 43 percent for housing affordability RealtyTrac’s Q2 2014 Housing Affordability Report shows that despite the big woes of unaffordable houses on the coasts, the middle of the...