Can You Raise a Roof on a House? What Homeowners Should Know

Raising the roof is a major structural change, but for some homeowners, it can be a practical way to gain space and modernize a home without relocating. Whether the goal is higher ceilings, an added level, or turning unused attic space into livable square footage, the idea to raise a roof on a house

The 10 Hottest States in the U.S., Ranked

Hot weather can be a nice change of pace from the gloom of winter, and is often welcomed in particularly cold and rainy parts of the country. Many people look forward to the warmth and sunshine all year and even migrate to find it. Too much heat, though, can be a problem.  Unfortunately, temperature

Residential Construction Finds Footing in December

What goes down must come up? Definitely not always the case, but true this time for residential construction numbers. The Census Bureau’s latest report showed a rebound in December, with both housing starts and building permits moving higher after softer readings in prior months. Privately owned hou

Higher Refi Demand Buoys Mortgage Apps as Rates Hit Lows

Mortgage application activity picked up last week with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reporting an increase of 2.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending February 13. Refi applications were in the driver's seat, and although it was hardly a "jump", the Refinance Index did increa