FEMA: Roofs Built After 2015 Fare Better

A FEMA survey found roofs built after 2015, after changes to building codes, fared better in high-wind environments.

New Mortgage Applications Jump More Than 10%

New mortgage applications increased 10.4% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Empty Nesters Lead in Owning Large Homes

Empty-nest baby boomers own 28% of the nation’s large homes, while millennials with kids own 14%. A decade ago, young families were just as likely as empty nesters to own large homes.

New Independent Contractor Labor Rules Enacted

New labor rules clarify which workers can be classified as independent contractors and employees.