Real estate investors have helped the market recover. But for the long-term health of the market, maybe they should stop now. (To be clear: By “investors” I mean people and companies that buy single-family homes to turn them into rentals, … [Read more...]

Fredericksburg Realtor Penny Traber (of 1st Choice Better Homes & Land) was named Citizen of the Year by the Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, and is in the running to be named Virginian of the Year, an award given by the Virginia Press … [Read more...]

Each year, EarthCraft Virginia presents awards in a variety of categories to builders, developers, and others throughout the region who demonstrate superior dedication to the advancement of sustainable housing. The Single Family Project of the Year … [Read more...]

Real estate agents have the happiest job in America, according to a new survey from CareerBliss. They — that is, you — beat out some sexy, sexy other careers such as “senior QA engineer,” “senior sales … [Read more...]

Here’s an interesting stat: Since mid-2005, Americans are driving less — much less, especially younger folks. You know, the next generation of home buyers? What’s notable is that — unlike the last time there was a drop in … [Read more...]