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Very few people believe now is a good time to buy a house

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The number of people who believe now is a good time to buy a house is dropping, according to findings released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Continue reading →

Housing starts and permits come in ahead of expectations

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Housing permits, new housing starts and completions are all trending upward from last month, but housing starts and completions are still at a lower rate than a year ago, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

California home a testament to sci-fi’s futuristic past

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In the parlance of architecture, Malika Junaid describes her 10,000-square-foot Los Altos Hills, California, home as “Ultra modern and minimalist.” Continue reading →

After tearing down his own historic home, developer is ordered to build an exact replica

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A man who tore down a historic San Francisco home, designed in 1936 by the modernist architect Richard Neutra, has been ordered to rebuild an exact replica. Continue reading →

Builder confidence hits lowest level in more than 3 years

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Builder confidence amid affordability concerns dropped to its lowest level since the spring of 2015, according to the Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Continue reading →

CoreLogic acquires digital photo and home tour startup

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CoreLogic has acquired HomeVisit, a real estate marketing and photography company, the data analytics firm announced Monday. Continue reading →

Gone without a trace: New owners strip all signs of Harvey Weinstein from NYC townhouse

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You won’t find signs of Harvey Weinstein at his old New York home — the new owners have completely stripped the property of anything that could remind others of the disgraced Hollywood executive. Continue reading →

Housing market expected to stabilize in 2019: Fannie Mae

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Economic growth is expected to slow in 2019 which means stabilizing home sales and mortgage rates in 2019, according to Fannie Mae’s economic and strategic research group.  Continue reading →