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U.S. home prices gains accelerated in April even as sales have stumbled, a sign the coronavirus outbreak has had little effect on real estate values.
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Read More »US house prices increase 4% in April
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US pending home sales see record-breaking rebound in May
The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rebounded by a record 44.3% in May after a record-breaking decline the previous month, as effects of the coronavirus pandemic sidelined both buyers and sellers.
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Read More »Wisconsin sees 15th biggest drop in building permits for new residential projects in April (UPDATE)
US residential construction rebounded 4.3% in May after showing steep declines caused by shutdowns in response to the coronavirus.
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Read More »Portage County contractor defrauded customers of $690,000, police say
Police on Friday arrested a Portage County homebuilder, alleging he stole nearly $700,000 from more than a dozen customers.
Read More »Union carpenters reach 3-year deal despite COVID-19 concerns
Union officials say they've reached a deal with contractors that raises wages for Wisconsin carpenters while balancing concerns that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to a prolonged economic slowdown.
Read More »Report contends Davis-Bacon stymies competition, costs taxpayers; but authors acknowledge shortcomings
Three years since Wisconsin lawmakers repealed prevailing wage on state and local jobs in Wisconsin, critics of the policy are still debating if the state is better off without it.
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Read More »2 injured when house explodes in Janesville
Two people have been hurt, including one with serious injuries, after a house exploded in Janesville, according to authorities.
Read More »US new-home sales post slight gain in April
U.S. new home sales ticked up 0.6% in April, a surprising gain amid the coronavirus outbreak that hints at the relative health of potential buyers.
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Read More »Homebuilders’ shares climb even as housing outlook remains cloudy
The U.S. economy and housing market had set homebuilders up for a strong 2020. That was before the efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic knocked the economy into a skid, dimmed consumer confidence and left a record number of Americans unemployed.
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Read More »Suit claims faulty Zurn plumbing clamps caused $100K in damage to man’s home
A man is claiming in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday that faulty plumbing components produced by the Milwaukee company Zurn Industries caused about $100,000 in damage to his New Jersey house.
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