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RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper announced Wednesday a judgment against a Surry County-based real estate seller who allegedly put more than 20 locals in danger of losing their homes. Cooper alleged that Nichols Land … Continue reading →

The Redfin Fastest Real Estate Markets Report ranks 22 markets across the country measured by the percentage of homes that went under contract within two weeks of their debut in April 2013. The metrics include single-family homes, condos, and townhouses. … Continue reading →

Distress tipping point: Foreclosure-related U.S. home sales fell 22% in the first quarter from a year earlier as rising prices reduced the incentive to sell for owners who owe more than their properties are worth. Bloomberg/BusinessWeek‘s Dan Levy reports on … Continue reading →

“The concept behind energy ratings for homes is simple. Buyers don’t know all the ins and outs of home performance. But with a rating system, buyers don’t have to be experts — homes can have a simple, reliable, one-number rating attached … Continue reading →

  The current debate in Congress over immigration reform could affect the businesses of all NAHB members, regardless of whether they use immigrant labor. In the coming weeks and months, decisions are expected on whether an employer must verify the … Continue reading →

The housing market has shown clear signs of boosting the economic recovery, but according to some analysts there’s still some growing pains. The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos reports on commentary from three Pimco strategists outlining how labor shortages, lending, consumer confidence and … Continue reading →