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DIY Tiered Garden Beds
Learn how to build a DIY tiered raised garden bed using cedar fences and 2×4 with a step by step...
DIY Slatted Lantern
Add a soft glow to your space this season with this simple DIY slatted lantern complete with a...
DIY Ikea Bin Base Unit
This build is an inexpensive and quick alternative to building a traditional dresser, not to...
DIY Architect Dining Table
Inspired by the White Oak Architect’s Dining Table from Wisteria, this table is not white oak but...
New Construction
Interest Rates Moving Higher, but Home Buyer Traffic Remains Strong
The 10-year Treasury rate temporarily increased above 1.75% this week — reaching a 14-month high....
Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction
According to the latest What Home Buyers Really Want, 60% of home buyers would prefer a...
New-Home Slowdown Isn’t Buyers, It’s Builders
Builders are slowing down production to catch up with a backlog of projects while trying to keep...
Homebuilder confidence drops as interest rates and lumber prices rise
A record low supply of homes for sale has caused prices for existing and newly built homes to rise...
Finance
FHA Announces a 40-Year Loan Modification Option
A 40-year loan mandates a lot of interest payments and a slow build for equity, but FHA says it...
Getting a divorce? Here's how to tackle those money issues
When going through a divorce, it's crucial to focus on future financial health, and financial...
An adjustable rate mortgage could mean a lower monthly payment for a while. Be sure you fully understand the risks
So-called ARMs may be more appealing to homebuyers as interest rates continue to rise, yet it's...
Looser mortgage credit may give first-time buyers a chance
Mortgage credit showed signs of loosening up in March, and with it, more availability for lower...