Purchasing a property with a blighted house on it may present a cost-effective opportunity. The presence of a faltering structure typically drives down the price tag. Once you buy the parcel and building, you must carefully consider whether razing or restoration makes the most sense. Rather than move forward with a predetermined idea about the next step, conducting...

Construction rebounded sharply, with builds climbing 8.5 percent, completions increasing 12.4 percent and permits rising 14.1 percent year-over-year. According to Commerce Department figures for October: Housing Starts: 1.31 million +3.8% month-over-month+8.5% year-over-yearMultifamily Starts: 362,000Single-Family Starts: 936,000 Building Permits: 1.46 million +5% month-over-month+14.1% year-over-yearMultifamily Permits: 505,500Single-Family Permits: 909,000 Completions: 1.26 million +10.3% month-over-month+12.4% year-over-yearMultifamily Completions: 354,000Single-Family Completions: 897,000 What...

Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay When you're dreaming of moving into a new home, you envision every detail. But before you can make this dream home a reality, you need to consider the best way to finance it. Here are a few basic home loan types to consider. FHA Loans Homeownership can be the gateway...