Nationwide housing starts rose 3% February from an upwardly revised January reading, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as well as the Commerce Department. Single-family housing commences hit greatest point in A decade Single-family production ... » Learn More about Single-family housing commences hit greatest point in A decade
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Recent Email Scam May Fool Google Members
A new phishing scam can present what seems like a Google sign-in page if users click on attachments, which will wind up sending account names and passwords to hackers. Recent Email Scam May Fool Google Members Here’s how the latest scam works: A scammer will send an email to your Gmail ... » Learn More about Recent Email Scam May Fool Google Members
New-Home Sales Increase 6%
Sales of newly built single-family homes posted a substantial month in February. New-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 592,000 units, up 6.1% month over month and 12.8% in front of a year ago, the Commerce Department reported this week. New-Home Sales Increase ... » Learn More about New-Home Sales Increase 6%
Points to consider Prior to Renting Your Home on a Short-Term Rental Site
Today, renting a room in your house (or the entire house) to unknown travelers isn't an outlandish concept. Short-term rentals offer an income opportunity for owners and a unique opportinity for visitors to experience a city. What better way to get the local experience than staying - or renting from ... » Learn More about Points to consider Prior to Renting Your Home on a Short-Term Rental Site
Be cautious about This With regards to Flips
Home flipping is increasing at a rate comparable to 2006, and some real estate pros are warning buyers to be cautious and do their homework before purchasing flips. Be cautious about This With regards to Flips “Some flippers are turning historic homes into modern, hybrid treasures, ... » Learn More about Be cautious about This With regards to Flips