April 26, 2012 MARQUETTE — It seems the winter weather has finally bowed down to the next season (knock on wood), which means residents and businesses alike are getting themselves in full spring mode. more »»

April 19, 2012 WASHINGTON — U.S. builders requested the most permits in March for single-family homes and apartments in 3 1/2 years, suggesting that many expect the housing market to improve over the next year. more »»

April 12, 2012 It starts with a lacrosse stick and cleats by the front door. Then comes the batting helmet and glove on the bedroom floor, and the baseball hat on the kitchen table. more »»

April 5, 2012 Ceilings are the Rodney Dangerfield of homes. They get no respect. more »»

March 29, 2012 more »»

March 22, 2012 With Daylight Savings and springtime weather upon us, we’ll soon be opening windows and letting the sun shine in. more »»

March 15, 2012 BRAITHWAITE, La. (AP) — A plantation house built nearly 200 years ago in Plaquemines Parish near the Mississippi river was sold at auction for $770,00. more »»

March 8, 2012 MARQUETTE — It may be a week later than usual, but what organizers call the biggest and best builders show in northern Michigan is back town Friday through Sunday. The U.P. more »»

March 1, 2012 WASHINGTON — The housing market is flashing signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season. Sales of previously occupied homes are at their highest level since May 201. more »»

February 20, 2012 more »»