Getty ImagesNew home construction bounced back in February for the first time in six months, led by apartment buildings, but it’s unclear if the bounce translates into a recovery for the housing market. The numbers: Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.8% in February to 1.45 million, the government said Thursday. The numbers are seasonally adjuste...

Carl Court/Getty Images / Realtor.comThe perfect arty perch in New York City is now on the market for $2 million. Located in Chelsea, in the heart of Manhattan’s gallery scene, the one-bedroom, two-bath apartment is currently owned by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei. The loftlike apartment last changed hands in 2008 for $1,695,000, according ...

kali9/iStock Wondering how to choose a Realtor®? Purchasing a new home takes some serious prep work—from cleaning up your credit score to amassing a down payment. But, hey, we’re just getting started! You also need a comrade in arms: a close ally to help steer you toward homes you’ll love more than life itself, find the best possible mortgage, and...

Getty Images Wondering how to improve your credit score? Sure, it’s easy to fall in love with the idea of buying a home. You’ve got it all planned out: a five-bedroom home in your favorite neighborhood with a manicured lawn and a nice pool. But if you’re going to get a mortgage (and let’s face it, most homebuyers do), you’ll likely need to improve...

Photo courtey of Alair Homes Dallas via HouzzIf you can imagine a storybook cottage straight out of a fairytale, then you have a good idea of what a Tudor home looks like. Tudor homes originated in England during the Tudor period (between 1485 and 1603) and ranged from smaller cottages to larger country manor homes. “You know you are looking at a T...