Survey says! Buyers again interested in larger homes

When the housing market collapsed, buyers became more interested in smaller, energy-efficient homes and smaller lot sizes, but bigger houses might be coming back, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Homeowners remain interested in their properties as investments, especially regarding outdoor living space. Accessibility...

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New homes get a boost from Zillow

According to Builder Online, on Thursday morning,Zillow.com, the online real estate database, introduced a new search function on its website that’s giving greater visibility to new homes that are available in markets around the country. Zillow’s site has 22 million viewers per month, and the goal...

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Low Mortgage Rates Could Soon Disappear

June 1–Mortgage rates are at historic lows, but that might not be the case much longer. Those holding out for a bargain or waiting to jump into the housing market for other reasons could be in for a rude awakening. “I don’t want to convince someone to...

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If Mama ain’t happy…

When it comes to house hunting, women are the first to admit they can be picky. For example: a single mom vetoed 37 houses before she chanced upon her just-right fit: a newly built, $350,000 home that boasted a spacious layout, killer walk-in closets and...

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