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What's hot in housing trends these days?
Sally Herships Apr 16, 2013
Housing starts in March rose at the highest rate in five years. Which begs the question: What kind of house do people want these days?
Home makeovers: What to rennovate before putting your house on the market
Mitchell Hartman Apr 12, 2013
Now that the housing market is picking up, making improvements on your home is worth it if you want to put it on the market. Which ones pay off in a quicker sale?
Deciding to buy while just getting by: Low-income families and the housing market
Tracey Samuelson Apr 12, 2013
Would-be homeowners balance the risks of buying with benefits like building their assets and bettering their children's chances.
Renting homes to recovering addicts, for a profit
Sarah Gross Apr 9, 2013
A growing number of U.S. homeowners are renting rooms to recovering addicts and turning their properties into so-called ‘sober homes.’ It's a hot but sketchy new real estate market.
Is the housing recovery leaving too many behind?
Shannon Mullen Apr 3, 2013
According to a report in the Washington Post, President Obama's administration is worried that the housing recovery is leaving too many people, including young people, behind.
Automakers kick into high gear
Juli Niemann Apr 2, 2013
The 'big three' automakers -- Chrysler, GM, and Ford -- are reporting sharp gains in sales for the month of March. Chrysler says the latest month was their best since 2007.
What car sales say about our economic recovery
Noel King Apr 2, 2013
The big auto makers reveal how many trucks and cars they sold in March -- and economists will read those figures as economic tea leaves.
Mind Games & Money: A guide to exploring your emotions in personal finance
Daryl Paranada Mar 29, 2013
How emotional are you when it comes to making money decisions? Explore our special grid to find out. Plus, get tips and learn more about how emotions influence your personal finances.
No money down home loans return, with a twist
Mark Garrison Mar 25, 2013
No down payment mortgages died in a wave of foreclosures -- for nearly all Americans. But now they’re crawling out of the grave, for the wealthy, at least.
Real talk with your realtor: Be honest about your feelings
Kai Ryssdal Mar 28, 2013
Buying a house is a huge emotional decision. It's important to know the market you're buying in -- and just as important to construct a relationship with your realtor.
