Prescott home billed as world's tallest fails to sell at auction

A 124-foot-tall house in Prescott called the "world's tallest home" didn't sell at high-profile auction in late May. The house is back on the market for $1.45 million.

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10 Mortgage Rules You Should Know by Heart

If you plan to buy a home and obtain a mortgage, either now or in the future, there are certain things you should know about how mortgage loans work. Specifically, here are 10 principles you should be aware of that can help you get the best deal on a mortgage, choose the best loan for you, and stay within a realistic budget.

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Robots are preparing to fill 200,000 vacant construction jobs

Automation has long been considered the harbinger of future unemployment, and experts have predicted that the widespread adoption of artificially intelligent (AI) software and smart machines could lead to thousands or even millions of people losing their jobs.

Read more... http://www.businessinsider.com/automation-robots-fill-vacant-construction-jobs-2017-6

What to Do When a Tenant Files Bankruptcy

One of a landlord's biggest worries is having a tenant who stops paying rent. When that happens, if the tenant doesn't voluntarily move out, a landlord usually has to go through the eviction process to reclaim possession of the unit.

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Ben Carson Just Made It Easier for Millennials to Buy Their First Homes

Ben Carson, the former presidential candidate known for his calm demeanor who was appointed by President Trump to be the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is trying to make it easier for millennials to purchase their first home.

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8 ways the construction industry can rebuild itself for the 21st century

According to the US National Association of Homebuilders, 82% of construction companies consider their main concern to be a shortage of construction workers. Sure enough, figures show that the average age of the workforce is rising faster than ever: the UK Chartered Institute of Building reports that the number of workers over 60 is increasing faster, and the set under 30 decreasing faster, than any other set. 

Read more... https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/05/construction-industry-recruit-talent/

Millennials and Baby Boomers drawn to Phoenix condo projects

Phoenix is in the midst of a condominium building boom. 

New high-rise developments are going up from downtown Phoenix northeast to Kierland near the Loop 101. New urban-style attached homes can be found from midtown and uptown to the Biltmore area and east to the Arcadia neighborhood. 

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