Teresa Burney

Construction Spending Dropped Slightly in July

by Teresa Burney

Construction spending for the first seven months of 2012 is up considerably for the year, though spending fell slightly in July from June.
In Cities, Purchasing Multifamily Pays Over Renting

by Teresa Burney

Trulia's index shows buying an attached home is a better deal than renting in most U.S. cities.
Commuter Rentals Hit a Home Run in Single-Family Territory

by Teresa Burney

In Dallas, Huffines Communities, which is used to building master planned communities, has found a steady income stream in high-end rentals.
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Empty-Nest Buyers Buy Downstairs Master Suites in Tustin, Calif.

by Teresa Burney

William Lyon Homes has found a niche for older home buyers on the edges of Irvine, Calif.
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Five Cities Where New-Home Prices Have Been Rising

by Teresa Burney

Not every market has falling new-home sales prices. Here are five where home sale prices have been going up for the past two years.