Garages and homes don&#39;t mix, survey says
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Living near a petrol station may quadruple the risk for children of developing leukaemia, new research says.
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Energy law sets efficiency levels for cars and homes but environmentalists say measures are too limited
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More good news for home buyers today. Sales of existing homes fell in 38 states over the summer, with steep declines in the once sizzling states of Florida, California, Nevada and Arizona as the national housing market showed yet more signs of cooling off.
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A new study suggests that people living in sprawling suburbs are more prone to chronic physical health problems than people living in compact urban areas.
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People who live in chic neighborhoods with high property values are less likely to be obese than those who live in under-privileged areas, a study published Wednesday showed.
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Some economists are starting to question the magnitude of housingÂs impact on national habits of spending and thrift.
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Car buyers who don&#39;t do their homework often miss out on rebates and other incentives they should be getting, according to a survey released Tuesday by Consumer Reports.
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Rates on 30-year and 15-year mortgages dipped this week, good news for prospective home buyers. Freddie Mac&#39;s weekly survey released Thursday showed that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages declined to
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A report to be released Monday found that people who live in areas with a high degree of sprawl are more likely to report chronic health problems such as high blood pressure, arthritis, headaches and breathing difficulties compared to residents in less
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No matter what the statistics say, home values across much of Florida, California and the Northeast are falling.
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By Kathi Dunsmore  Editor, Times-Dispatch:  Regarding the proposed residential development on the south and northeast sides of Yowell and Elmont Roads in Hanover: As an adjacent property owner, my first and foremost concern is the density of the proposed single-family units.
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Empty homes and for-sale signs clutter neighborhoods. You've lost your job or know someone who has. Your paycheck and nest egg are taking a hit. Could the country be in recession?
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By Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Feb. 6--EAST BAY CITIES that have problems with blighted rental units should take a close look at the success Pittsburg is having in dealing with the problem.
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The pace of existing home sales in  the United States was off slightly in May to a 5.99  million-unit annual rate, the National Association of Realtors  said in a report on Monday that showed continued weakness in  the housing sector.
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Weak housing market hurting demand for power tools.
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TechWeb - Apple disputes a study that says nearly half of its installed base of home computer users are 55 or older.
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Researchers say that the recent housing downturn doesn't necessarily mean an end to economic growth.