The housing industry makes small gains, new home sales on the rise, cost-saving ways to renovate, and more in today's industry news round-up!
New-home sales show a winter glow l CNN Money - Real Estate
While sales of new homes slowed in March, government figures for the previous two months were revised sharply higher Tuesday, pointing to a solid winter rebound in the housing market.
Housing Notches Tiny Gains l Wall Street Journal - Real Estate
Home prices and sales of new units declined, but beneath disappointing headline numbers, there were other signs that housing could be slowly improving.
Home prices lowest since 2002 l CNN Money - Real Estate
Home prices hit new post-bubble lows in February, according to a report out Tuesday.
Who Put Lettuce in My Daffodils? l Wall Street Journal - Real Estate
Bucking the idea that vegetable gardens belong in an out-of-view corner of the backyard, more gardeners are mixing edible plants with flowers throughout the landscape in ways that are inventive, decorative and occasionally stunning.
Best deals on renovating l CNN Money - Real Estate
Like accountants and farmers, home-improvement pros have a slow season when they may slash prices to grab business.