Builders Improve Performance While new-home construction has stalled in many areas of the country, customer satisfaction with builders has improved for the third consecutive year and new-home quality has improved for the second straight year, according to J.D. Power and Associates. Overall customer satisfaction averaged 826 on a 1,000-point scale in 2010, the highest level [...]

Know your transit scores.  When deciding where to live and work, consumers can use several tools to help them understand their transportation options. Walk Score has launched Transit Score, custom commute reports and a home- and transportation-costs calculator to help consumers gauge the proximity of public transportation to a selected address, their commuting options and [...]

Foreclosure Options for Idaho Real Estate Fannie Mae launched a new website to help homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments or are facing foreclosure. Knowyouroptions.com features practical information and resources to help homeowners avoid foreclosure and either stay in their home or sell it. Resources include a list of local foreclosure prevention events, [...]