Time-capsule home from 1800s is older than Minnesota's statehood
The iconic Victorian-era house in Carver has been featured in calendars, on holiday tours and even an HGTV show, "If Walls Could Talk."
Downtown Wayzata condo gets dramatic makeover
The plain-vanilla condo above the Hotel Landing is now bold and personalized.
'70s Mendota Heights rambler reinvented without adding square footage
A couple facing retirement considered building a house next door, but chose to reinvent their outdated rambler instead.
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US spending on construction projects rises 1.7% in January
Spending on U.S. construction projects rose 1.7% in January as new home building continues to lift the sector.
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This Week: Construction data, Nordstrom earns, jobs report
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year average at 2.97%
U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week but remain near historic lows as the pandemic-hobbled economy strains toward recovery with more Americans getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Builders grapple with land shortage, soaring lumber costs
U.S. homebuilders are poised to benefit this spring homebuying season amid strong demand, low mortgage rates and an all-time low inventory of previously occupied homes for sale. But soaring lumber prices and a shortage of construction-ready land could limit their ability to capitalize on the strong housing market trends, analysts say.
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US contracts to buy homes decline, still a January record
The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined again with the number of properties for sale not matching the surging demand in the U.S.
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New Zealand's virus success unleashes runaway housing prices
New Zealand's success in battling the coronavirus has unleashed an unanticipated problem: skyrocketing house prices.
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Lowe's 4Q results surge as people plow money into homes
Lowe's Cos. extended its strong sales streak through the holiday season as customers kept investing in their homes during the pandemic.
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Red-hot US housing market: January new home sales jump 4.3%
Demand for new homes in the U.S. surged 4.3% in January with the housing market still one of the strongest segments of the economy.
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Pandemic art sales: Prettying up the walls we're staring at
If you've been watching experts and commentators appearing on television from their homes, their increased attention to decor might look familiar: In the early days of lockdown, they, like many of us, sat in front of blank white walls, while now their homes frequently display prominent artwork.
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U.S. home prices rise 10.1% in December, fastest since 2014
U.S. home prices surged at the fastest pace in nearly seven years in December, fueled by low mortgage rates and Americans moving from crowded urban areas to houses in the suburbs.
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