The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that housing starts rose 1.7 percent in July, but the increase was less than what analysts predicted.

While owning a pool may be appealing on a hot summer day, experts say the costs are high from the installation to the maintenance.

The key to successful drip marketing is to provide something of value to your prospects. What better way to show home owners that you've got their back than to offer tips on saving money on homeowners insurance?

TransUnion reports that the rate at which home owners are paying back is marginally better than the first-quarter 2010.

Closing costs have jumped 36.6 percent in the past year due to the good faith estimate requirement. New York tops the list with the highest closing costs, according to Bankrate.com's annual survey.

The shaky economy has led to more people seeking federal housing vouchers. There are four applicants for every public housing vacancy.

Home owners trying to maximize their chance of selling are now accepting officers contingent on the sale of the buyers' current home.

Low interest rates on 15- and 20-year loans are luring home owners with the opportunity to save money.

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Aging home owners may need to make modifications so their staircases are easier and safer to climb.

If you and your buyers are considering a home builder, make sure the company isn't doing things that waste money and annoy customers.

The fate of these government-sponsored enterprises will be under discussion at a meeting of government and banking experts next week.

As mortgage rates continue to fall to record lows, many borrowers are finding refinancing to be an irresistable proposition.

Analysts at the rating agency believe the chances that the U.S. will see another downturn in the near future have gone up.

A federal judge in New York ruled that a developer had to return deposits to purchasers of downtown condos because of inadequate disclosures in the initial offering.

Although a few areas still face some turbulence, many observers believe the worst days of the national housing market are behind us.

The economics of pay-per-click advertising could work in your favor, so you'll want to consider that as part of this four-point strategy.

In Florida, homeowner associations are taking tough stances to get unpaid dues.

Some borrowers feel their take-out loans were predatory to begin with.

The government's historic support of homeownership has deep roots in the well-documented social benefits of the American Dream.