Forbes magazine recently released an infographic showing the top markets for expected job growth in the coming years.  As has been the case for about eighteen months now, Texas continues to lead the way.  The fact that Texas owns 7 of the top 10 spots is no surprise considering the energy boom that took off

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As the housing recovery rolls on, baby boomers and empty-nesters may be looking to finally downsize and trade-in for a retirement home in a new locale. Kiplinger recently ranked the top states in which to retire based on special tax breaks for seniors, easy access to amenities, and active lifestyle opportunities for older adults.  The

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The lowest point of the housing bust was characterized by a glut of supply. Homes for sale remained on the market longer, and foreclosed homes and those with mortgages in default added to or threatened to add to this inventory. As a result, prices fell, and construction of new homes fell to extremely low levels.

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While the sluggish U.S. economy crept upward in 2012, the housing market improved at a much faster rate than anyone expected. Total home sales increased 6.3 percent in 2012, the largest increase since 2006. Overall, 4.2 million homes sold – inching closer to the average of 5.5 million a year the country experienced before the

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As 2012 nears its end, it is time to reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to 2013. In 2017, when 2012 is five years in our rear view mirror, we will look back as this being the year that the housing recovery began. Most housing markets across the country have shown improvement

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