RISMEDIA, June 26, 2010—(MCT)—When the going gets tough, the houses get smaller. Or at least that’s what data from the U.S. Census Bureau are suggesting.
The average size of a new single-family house shrank significantly from …

RISMEDIA, June 25, 2010—(MCT)—Sales of newly built U.S. homes collapsed in May 2010, the government said recently, falling to a record low and stirring concerns among some economists that the housing market would stumble again …

RISMEDIA, June 24, 2010—As we continue to see record numbers of foreclosures across the country, Dan Steward, president, Pillar To Post, is making it his priority to educate the public about the proliferation of homes …

RISMEDIA, June 23, 2010—Existing-home sales remained at elevated levels in May on buyer response to the tax credit, characterized by stabilizing home prices and historically low mortgage interest rates, according to the National Association of …

RISMEDIA, June 22, 2010—Last month, we brought you part one of a story about Ronald Black, a man who purchased a government-auctioned home in Lakeland, Florida, for just over $37,000 and then used monies from …

RISMEDIA, June 21, 2010—After getting the keys to their new homes, many first-time home buyers are excited about finally having the opportunity to personalize and furnish their new house. From coffee tables to lamps to …

RISMEDIA, June 19, 2010—The size of new single-family homes completed declined last year, dropping to a nationwide average of 2,438 square feet, according to detailed information about the characteristics of new homes completed in 2009 …

RISMEDIA, July 8, 2010—Prudential CA/NV Realty announced an alliance with Bank of America Home Loans that will help streamline the home buying process for today’s home shopper. The alliance will span the company’s 33 offices …

RISMEDIA, July 7, 2010—Home buyers are looking for a home that utilizes space to the max. Found space—underutilized areas such as basements, attics, garages—can be repurposed into functional and stylish rooms.
Kids always seem to gravitate …

RISMEDIA, July 6, 2010—The House of Representatives recently passed the FHA Reform Act (H.R. 5072). The bill, sponsored by Representative Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), would give authority to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to increase premiums …