Going green is not just a new trend; it is a way of life that benefits not only the environment, but also your health — and your pocketbook.

Home builders are gaining confidence in current and future market conditions for new homes, but continue to see below-average foot traffic in new homes.

When deciding to sell a piece of real estate, there are certain things you must disclose about the property to the buyer before the sale can go through. Disclosure laws are put in place to protect the buyer from unknowingly purchasing defective property. Not disclosing certain information about the property can jeopardize the sale, or worse, invite a lawsuit.

Mortgage rates rose last week with average rates a 30-year fixed rate mortgage rising from last week's 3.35 percent to 3.42 percent with buyers paying all closing costs and 0.7 percent in discount points.