6 housing trends in a still-shaky market
By Amanda Gengler, writer
April 1, 2010: 10:37 AM ET
(Money Magazine) -- The drama is nearly over. After a decade of extremes -- the ebullient highs of the real estate boom, then the devastating lows of the bust -- calmer forces are beginning to prevail in the housing market.
The big fall-off in home values, which has taken the median price ...
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A mild winter should provide energy savings for consumers, but could be tough on the companies providing the heat.
By AnnaMaria Andriotis of SmartMoney
Residents in the coldest parts of the country may soon notice some good news in their mailboxes: lower heating bills.
The drop comes in part because the temperatures this winter are expected to be warmer than last year, which in turn ...
Now is a great time to upgrade your house to use less energy — and maybe even generate your own.
By Jessica L. Anderson and Pat Mertz Esswein of Kiplinger's
If Uncle Sam ran an infomercial plugging its new energy programs for homeowners, it might sound something like this: For a limited time only, get federal aid for home improvements that can help you reduce your tax and energy ...