Federal prosecutors are suing a De Pere contractor over allegations that is has been misleading customers into taking on high-risk construction loans, giving bogus information to lenders and threatening anyone who has complained of shoddy or stalled projects.

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After a year that has seen some of the worst flooding ever in parts of the Midwest, concern is already rising that the spring of 2020 may bring more high water to places that still haven't fully recovered.

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Sales of new homes dipped slightly in October from what they had been in September but remained well above the figure for a year ago as lower mortgage rates helped spur purchases.

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U.S. home building jumped 3.8% in October, a good sign for the economy as developers foresee steady demand.

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A landowner is suing the affluent Milwaukee suburb of River Hills, arguing the village's restrictive housing policies have led to the rejection of a proposed apartment development and violations of state and federal law.

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It probably came as little surprise to readers of a recent University of Wisconsin report on Wisconsin construction and real estate that these two industries are only behind manufacturing in their contributions to the state’s economy.

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U.S. construction spending rose by 0.5% in September, boosted by government and private residential projects.

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U.S. home prices increased modestly in August, marking a trend that could make home buying affordable for Americans.

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Many small companies tied to the housing market are seeing a slowdown in business, one that's forecast to continue well into 2020. Reports on home sales, the remodeling market and sales of furniture and home furnishings show the spreading fallout from rising prices for houses and apartments.

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U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose slightly this week to their highest point in 12 weeks, though they remain far below their levels from a year ago.

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