Housing Boom Time? U.S. Mortgage Market Outlook for 2016

With 2015 rapidly fading in the rear view mirror, U.S. homebuyers and sellers are seeing their thoughts turn to the 2016 residential real estate market.

Several factors that could impact the real estate sector are already in play -- a fresh interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve (with more rate hikes likely to follow in 2016), stronger U.S. gross domestic product growth and a moderately stronger jobs market should bolster the economy and raise both mortgage rates and home prices, experts say.


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Denver housing market has record year in 2015 but cools in final week

Metro Denver's housing market had a record year in 2015, but it also showed signs of exhaustion in the final month as prices stayed flat and the number of listings dropped sharply, according to a report Tuesday from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.


"The Denver metro area continues to be the number one real estate market in the country," Anthony Rael, chairman of the DMAR Market Trends Committee wrote in a monthly update.


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18 of the most drop-dead gorgeous houses for sale in 2015

From midcentury modern gems to Victorian stunners, from the woodlands of upstate New York to the deserts of Arizona, incredible homes of many styles and locales have made it onto Curbed's House of the Day column in 2015. What they all have in common, though, is strong architectural appeal and well, for purposes of quality on-screen ogling, some top-notch interior and exterior photography. At the year's end, it's only right we celebrate and check in on the best of the best—you know, the instant jaw-droppers, the properties readers couldn't help but share far and wide, and just the downright beautiful. Many of these listings are still on the market, and several have gotten price reductions recently. Let's take a closer look.
Including a Case Study House and an all-concrete beach house >>

Best of 2015: DIY projects that will make you say "WOW!"

It’s time for a new year and a look back on the best DIY projects of 2015!!! There were so many great projects, tips and tutorials throughout the year but let’s take a look at the best of the best DIY projects and more. This started as just the top 10, but I couldn’t stop myself, so there are 15 amazing posts for you to check out!

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The 10 Biggest Commercial Real Estate Stories of 2015

The 10 Biggest Commercial Real Estate Stories of 2015


Whatever else you can say about 2015, it was without a doubt a very big year for the U.S. commercial real estate industry. Here we look back at some of the biggest deals and trends that happened in the past 12 months.  ... http://flip.it/_Il6R

How the Government Held Back a Real Housing Market Recovery in 2015

How the Government Held Back a Real Housing Market Recovery in 2015




Seven years after the housing market collapse, the housing market continued a lopsided recovery in 2015.




Overall, the housing market was stalled by a combination of meddling from the federal government, and the continued weaknesses in the broader economy and labor market. 


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10 Best Houses of 2015

10 Best Houses of 2015

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