Saturday
May 18, 2013

News & Commentary: Daily News Articles

  • 04/26/2012
    Need a breath of fresh air? The American Lung Association recently released its 2012 State of the Air rankings, which rates metro areas based on ozone and smog levels. Find out which five metros have the cleanest air.
  • 04/26/2012
    Pending home sales increased in March and are well above a year ago, another signal the housing market is recovering, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R).
  • 04/25/2012
    24/7 Wall St. recently asked real estate experts and organizations how sellers can get their houses sold at the best price and in the shortest amount of time. Find out their best ideas to getting the “sold” sign up this spring.
  • 04/25/2012
    Some sellers are holding out for more money on their home than what the market dictates. Find out where the disparity in median list price and sales price is the greatest. 
  • 04/25/2012
    A series of arson fires in Detroit is setting dozens of vacant buildings and homes there ablaze, and firefighters have a controversial proposal on the table: Let the vacant homes burn to help trim city costs. 
  • 04/25/2012
    Sales of new single-family homes dropped in March to their lowest levels since November, but there were glimmers of hope behind the Census Department’s latest new-home sales report.
  • 04/25/2012
    Where can you find the most peace? The 2012 United States Peace Index reveals the top states and metro areas for peacefulness. 
  • 04/25/2012
    Although U.S. foreclosure activity may be declining, the problem is far from over.
  • 04/24/2012
    Buyers may find submitting a low-ball offer is a losing strategy for tackling the housing market this spring. 
  • 04/24/2012
    As the number of for-sale homes listed on the MLS drops, the number of single-family homes up for rent has been gradually increasing.