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Home sales under contract gained 1.1% in September from the month before, according to the National Association of Realtors on Thursday, besting the 7.1% drop in August. The result was also far better than the 2% decline that Bloomberg economists had forecasted and follows a similar increase in new home sales last month.

Housing activity unexpectedly perked up last month with pending sales posting an upside surprise Home sales under contract gained 1.1% in September from the month before.

Crude oil prices slid in midmorning Asian trade on Monday as China’s economic recovery continues to disappoint while the U.S. dollar strengthens.

Even with the slide, however, benchmarks remain much higher than they have been for months.

Oil Prices Fall As U.S. Dollar Strengthens And China’s Economy Struggles | OilPrice.com Oil prices started the week with a decline as China’s economic woes continue and the U.S. dollar climbs.

Individual high temperatures may be weather, but a trend of increasing temperatures is climate change.

Explaining The Heat Wave: Separating Weather From Climate Change | OilPrice.com Phoenix's escalating heat is largely due to climate change, evidenced by a long-term increase in baseline temperatures despite natural weather fluctuations.

These 8 improvements and features will increase the value of your home.

8 Home Features That Will Increase the Value of Your Property—and a Few You Should Pass On Pros weigh in on which home "extras"—from smart technology and pot fillers to garbage disposals—are truly worth your money.

Here are 4 signs real estate market remains healthy.

'Tragic total loss': This classic mansion was ruined by a fire and then listed on Zillow for $1.5 million — it sold within a week. 3 other signs real estate remains healthy The ultimate, lucrative fire sale.

According to this US News & World Report article, 2019 is a good time to buy single-family rentals.

3 Reasons to Invest in Single-Family Rentals A rental investment can be a safe haven in a volatile market.

Brilliant color is in for 2018. Although neutral interiors have been trending for a time, this new move to embrace vivid colors in the home can't come at a better time.

How to Add Color to a Room Without Going Overboard Our color-savvy experts share their tips on how to add color to a room without making your home look like a Technicolor mess.

After the October wildfires, Northbay real estate market will continue to experience shortage of inventory for years to come.

California Wildfires: Housing Markets Will Likely Feel Devastating Effects for Years The wildfires ravaging Northern California's wine country will make the housing crunch even worse—it could take up to a decade to go back to normal.

It makes a lot of sense to buy your home in your 30s.

4 Reasons to Buy Your First Home in Your 30s If you’re interested in buying a home, check out these reasons for waiting until you’re in your 30s.