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Dec 19, 2022

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.

Mar 25, 2022

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.

Mar 26, 2021

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.

Jul 17, 2019

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.

Oct 17, 2018

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.

Nov 21, 2017

Housing market loosens slightly in Wisconsin

New data from the Wisconsin Realtors Association suggest that the state's tight housing market is loosening.

May 18, 2016

US builders increase home construction in April

Builders ramped up construction of new homes in April, suggesting that the market remains solid despite sluggish economic growth at the beginning of the year.

May 18, 2016

Lowe’s, Home Depot put up big numbers as housing booms

Lowe's reported surging first-quarter profits and comparable-store sales boomed in the midst of a strong recovery in the U.S. housing market.

Jul 24, 2014

Low mortgage rates slowing down home sales

Would-be home sellers across the country are grappling with a once-in-a-lifetime problem: They have mortgage rates so absurdly low it would hurt them financially to sell.

May 8, 2014

Weaker sales slow US home price gains in March

U.S. home prices rose at a slightly slower pace in the 12 months that ended in March, a sign that weak sales have begun to restrain the housing market's sharp price gains.

Apr 15, 2014

US homebuilder confidence edges up in April

U.S. homebuilders' confidence in the housing market rose modestly in April but remained at low levels for the third straight month, constrained by tight credit for home buyers and a shortage of workers and available land.

Feb 26, 2014

Housing market boosts Lowe’s 4Q income

Lowe's fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose 6 percent, as the home-improvement retailer continued to benefit from the housing market's recovery.

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