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US home prices jump at fastest pace in more than 15 years

WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices soared in April at the fastest pace since 2005 as potential buyers bid up prices on a limited supply of available properties.The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index, released Tuesday, jumped nearly 15% in April from the previous year. ...

The $150 Upgrade: Design hacks for a great outdoor workspace

THE GOAL: Creating an outdoor space perfect for working from home or rocking your creative side hustle.THE ESTIMATED BUDGET: As little as $150.Millions of people found themselves working from home during the past year. And many are likely to continue doing so this summer and beyond, even as ...

US mortgage rates rise over 3%; 30-year at 3.02%

WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates rose above the 3% mark this week for the first time in 10 weeks, as the economic recovery from the pandemic recession continues while inflation remains elevated.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported that the average for the key 30-year home loan rose to 3.02% from ...

Surprise 5.9% drop in new home sales; prices hit record high

WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes fell unexpectedly in May and the 5.9% retreat was the second consecutive monthly decline even as the median price hit an all-time high.The May sales decline pushed sales to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 769,000, the Commerce Department reported ...

US existing home sales fall again as prices continue to soar

WASHINGTON — Sales of previously-occupied homes fell for the fourth straight month in May as soaring prices and a limited number of available properties discouraged many would-be buyers.Existing home sales dropped 0.9% last month from April to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.8 million ...

Planned communities designed with lifestyle in mind

People move for many reasons, including a desire to be closer to family or after accepting a job offer. Last year many were spurred by a “you only live once” mentality as life and the world as we knew it suddenly changed. As people consider where to move, master planned communities are ...