Finding toxic mold is one of homeowners’ greatest fears, but some mold contractors are taking advantage, charging customers thousands of dollars for nonexistent problems. NBC’s Jeff Rossen reports. (TODAY) Go to the story http://www.today.com/id/26184891/vp/47292508#47292508   Source: TODAY.com: TODAY

According to the latest McGraw-Hill construction SmartMarket Report the share of green homes on the market is expected to grow by leaps and bounds in the next four years. The report found that 2011′s green home share is expected to be about 17 percent, but that number is predicted to rise to a staggering 29 [...]

Shopping for a home is an exciting experience but there are many things to consider, starting with the fundamental question: which housing style is right for you? You might be thinking, I want to own my own home which translates in your mind to a single- or double- story house. However, your finances, where you [...]

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) isn’t waiting for politicos in Washington D.C. to revamp the federal government’s housing finance system. It has its own idea for transitioning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to a new mortgage securitization system for single-family and multifamily conventional mortgages. The aim is to keep the tap open on [...]

The latest existing-home sales figures show a decline once again. This rate is after a gain in January, but is above year ago levels by 8.8 percent. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said underlying factors are much better compared to one year ago. “The market is trending up unevenly, with record high consumer buying power [...]

The latest monthly report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the unemployment rate is still on its way down. This is good news for job seekers and home sellers alike. The current unemployment rate is now at 8.3 percent. Last year the annual average was 8.9 percent, with nearly 14 million unemployed. [...]

It’s a question that all sellers ask, yet, many are still searching for answers. At one time, houses flew off the market but today’s market conditions have changed. With the flood of foreclosures, short sales, and excess inventory, some houses sit for a long time on the market. It could take years to move some [...]

The latest Pending Home Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors showed promising results this month, with pending sales in upward movement. This is the highest point seen since April of 2010, when buyers took advantage of the first time home-buyer tax credit. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said this is a hopeful indicator [...]

The recovery of the housing market and economy has been slow and arduous. Legislators and leading economists alike know that housing is the key to helping jobs and Americans get back on their feet. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently spoke at the 2012 National Association of Homebuilders International Builders’ Show and made some strong [...]

As you start to gather up your belongings and pack them away for your move, many sellers question which items they should leave out for buyer appeal. Often the wrong items are left on display; things like family photos, personal keepsakes, and treasured belongings. All of these items should be safely packed away which very [...]