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A powerful force has been holding back the housing market. It’s finally easing.
The mortgage lock-in effect is easing as more homeowners face higher rates, potentially increasing home inventory and impacting prices in the housing market.
Cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks the latest tariff targets
Trump announced new tariffs on kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks starting Oct. 1, raising concerns about inflation and housing costs.
Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
Nearly 27% of all homes sold in the first three months of the year were bought by investors — the highest share in at least five years
More homes for sale and easing rates favor homebuyers this spring, but affordability hurdles remain
Buyers found more leverage as listings surged and mortgages eased, but affordability remains a concern.
January home sales fall as high mortgage rates, prices freeze out would-be buyers
Sales fell 4.9% last month from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million units.
Homeowners race to refinance as mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs
The Mortgage Bankers Association's refinance index surged 16% last week from the previous week to its highest level in two years.
Inflation, unemployment, the housing crisis and a possible recession: Two economists forecast what’s ahead in 2023
With the current U.S. inflation rate at 7.1%, interest rates rising and housing costs up, many Americans are wondering if a recession is looming.
Accessory dwellings get another look in tight housing market
Amid a persistent housing crunch in many parts of the country, some people are finding a solution in Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, also know as granny flats, in-law units or backyard bungalows.
Hot housing market frees up cash for home improvements
The red-hot U.S. housing market is paying off for many homeowners, even those who aren't looking to sell their home.
As housing market wavers, brokers strategize to get buyers
The persistently slow housing market has Debra Goodwin creating cooking videos to try to sell a house. Glenn Phillips finds himself explaining to sellers the reasons why they might have to take a loss on their homes.
Mount Pleasant welcomes denser housing as plans for business park, hospital follow Foxconn
With three hospitals, a new business park and Foxconn Technology Group's new factory coming to Mount Pleasant, village officials moved on Wednesday to allow expected housing developments to be built more densely.
Housing market loosens slightly in Wisconsin
New data from the Wisconsin Realtors Association suggest that the state's tight housing market is loosening.
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Project Profiles
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- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
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