The housing crisis has had far-reaching effects on the economy. Construction is not the only segment affected by the housing market crisis. If you are interested in learning more about the housing crisis, and what is happening in the world of real estate, here are 50 blogs covering the housing crisis:

Housing Crisis Blogs

A number of blogs sprang up in the wake of the bursting of the housing bubble in the United States. Here are some of the blogs that grew up out of the housing crisis.

1. The Mortgage Lender Implode-O-Meter: This blog covers the implosions of lending operations, as well as offering housing crisis news.
2. HousingCrisis.com: Hanley Wood Construction offers a look at what is happening in the world of the housing crisis.
3. Housing Crisis: The Huffington Post offers an entire section on the latest news related to the housing crisis.
4. Dr. Housing Bubble: A look at the housing bubble, and news on the housing crisis.
5. Subprime Blogger: News on the housing crisis, what’s next, and information on what happened with the subprime crisis.
6. Mortgage Crisis: Salon.com offers ongoing coverage of the mortgage crisis.
7. Housing Doom: This site offers information on the housing crisis.
8. Bubble Meter: Provides information, news and commentary on the housing crisis.
9. Paper Economy – A US Real Estate Bubble Blog: Looks at the recent housing crisis and what’s still happening in the decline of real estate.
10. patrick.net: Covers the continuing housing crisis.
11. Southern California Real Estate Bubble Crash Blog: A look at what’s going on in Southern California. Great regional crisis blog.
12. Boston Bubble: Another great region based blog, this one looking at news relevant mainly to Boston.
13. Portland Housing Blog: Continuing look at the housing crisis, and how it affects Portland.
14. Flippers in Trouble: An interesting site that chronicles what’s happening in Sacramento.
15. Northern Virginia Housing Bubble Fallout: A look at the latest housing crisis news from out of northern Virginia.
16. Clouded Outlook: Find out what is happening as far as Britain’s housing crisis is concerned. A look at the U.K. housing bubble.

Mortgage and Real Estate Blogs

Plenty of mortgage blogs and real estate blogs covered the bursting of the housing bubble. Today, these blogs still cover issues related to the housing market crisis, and comment on current conditions and efforts to fix the problem.

17. The Mortgage Reports: One of the best blogs out there on mortgages. Includes information on the housing crisis as well as helpful information on mortgages in general.
18. Mortgage News Daily: Information, headlines and more related to mortgages — including the latest on the housing crisis.
19. Mortgage Fraud Blog: Takes a look at the latest in mortgage fraud. Also looks at housing crisis related news, and provides valuable consumer information.
20. Lenderama: Looks at different mortgage related issues, and offers headlines and commentary on the latest housing crisis developments.
21. Matrix: A great blog on the real estate economy, including what is happening in the aftermath of the real estate bubble.
22. The Notorious R.O.B.: Looks at housing issues, real estate, and offers insight and commentary on what is happening now.
23. Wanna Network Real Estate & Mortgage Industry Blog: A good look at what is happening in real estate, and where the housing market is headed.
24. BloodhoundBlog.com: A real estate blog that offers insight into what’s next.
25. FHA Mortgage Blog: A look at FHA loans, as well as information related to the housing crisis.
26. Mortgages Unzipped: Zillow offers a blog about mortgages. Helpful for consumers, and includes some of the latest news on the housing crisis.
27. Curbed: An interesting blog about real estate in major markets.
28. The Real State Bloggers: Offers insight into the real estate market, and what is happening now.
29. Real Blogging: This real estate blog offers a look at what is happening now with housing and real estate.
30. Future of Real Estate Marketing: Get the future of real estate marketing, as well as news and information related to the state of the housing market, from Inman.
31. Rain City Guide: A great blog on real estate issues and housing headlines. Focuses mainly on Seattle.
32. UrbanDigs.com: News and more about real estate, especially Manhattan real estate.
33. HomeGain Blog: News, headlines, information and commentary on what is happening with housing and real estate.
34. Real Estate Pro Articles: A look at different housing headlines.

Economy and Finance Blogs

Because the housing market is such a big part of the United States economy, it is not surprising that many blogs devoted to the economy, as well as blogs devoted to finance, have reported on the housing crisis. Many of them still report on issues related to the housing crisis.

35. Real Time Economics: The Wall Street Journal offers coverage of economic issues, including those related to housing.
36. Greg Mankiw’s Blog: This well-known economist shares information and insight about various aspects of the economy.
37. Mises Economics Blog: Headlines and commentary about different areas of the economy.
38. Economic Crisis Blog: Looks at different factors leading up to the economic crisis. Includes information on the housing crisis.
39. Calculated Risk: Offers headlines related to economic data, and commentary about what it means for you. Includes housing data.
40. The Baseline Scenario: Deals with various aspects of the financial crisis, and what could be coming.
41. Debtonation: A look at the financial crisis, including the housing crisis role.
42. Free From Broke: This personal finance blog looks at different aspects of your finances, including housing, and how the housing crisis has affected your finances as well as the economy.
43. Get Money Energy: This Canadian offers interesting insight on the economy, as well as posts that include commentary on the latest mortgage market and housing crisis headlines.
44. Balance Junkie: Looks at financial markets, and how economic news affects them. Includes posts on the financial crisis and the housing crisis.
45. PSI Blog on the Financial Crisis: Covers various issues related to the financial crisis, including housing.
46. Bible Money Matters: In addition to Christian-based financial topics, this blog has also covered the housing market, and related financial crisis issues.
47. Angry Bear: Economic commentary, including some thoughts on housing.
48. The Becker-Posner Blog: Economic commentary on a variety of subjects. Housing comes up as well.
49. CARPE DIEM: Great economics and finance blog that focuses on a variety of issues, including housing.
50. Econbrowser: Looks at the different data related to the economy, including housing data.

1. AE Construction Managers: Kingscott Associates is an architectural, engineering, interior design and planning firm.
2. C Managers: C Managers is a construction firm in Los Angeles, who also conducts construction industry research. Follow this Twitter page to keep up with trends in the industry and other important data you need to know.
3. Reed Construction Data: Reed Construction Data is a firm outside Atlanta that provides national, regional and local construction industry project, cost, product & economic information and services. This is a great company to follow to keep up with trends in the construction industry.
4. UK Construction: Follow this company in the UK to keep up with building trends there to see how they differ from issues in the United States.
5. Con Exec: Con Exec is a publication designed for construction executives. They provide information and perspective on construction industry news and trends. They are one of the most followed construction Tweeters, with over 14,000 followers. They offer information on financial and cost information related to the construction industry, too.
6. 8 Gen: 8 Gen is a construction company in Singapore who use sustainable materials for construction and renovation.
7. Construction News: Keep up with all the news from the construction industry by following this Twitter page.
8. Construction Writers: These guys have to know what’s going on in the construction industry, because they write about it all the time. They are part of the Construction Writers Association which is part of the larger AEC Journalism organization.
9. Turner Construction: Turner Construction is a full service construction firm in Somerset, New Jersey, specializing in construction and pre construction commercial services for healthcare and sports facilities.
10. Riggins Construction: Located in Santa Ana, California, Riggins Construction is a commercial general contracting firm.
11. My Construction: My Construction is a great resource page on Twitter. They offer a directory of construction professionals. You can not only get listed here, but use it as a resource when you need outside help with a project.
12. My Terex: This organization writes about news and trends, designed specifically for those who work in the construction industry. Following their Tweets is a great way to stay in touch. When subjects that are of significant interest to you come up, you can read more in depth about them on their web page.
13. Lindus Construction: This is the Twitter page of a large residential construction and remodeling firm serving Minnesota and Wisconsin.
14. Titus Constructs: Titus Constructs is a premier construction management firm in in Oklahoma City.
15. Burgin Construction: Follow this large residential construction and remodeling company in Orange County, California.
16. Miron Construction: This construction firm in Neenah Wisconsin specializes in construction management, but provides a lot of information on Twitter.
17. Atlas Construction: This firm in Hawaii is a general building contractor for residential home building.
18. Aedi Green: Aedi Green is a Massachusetts construction company focusing on building healthy living environments that are resource and energy efficient to help society move towards sustainability. Their tweets focus on green products and environmental issues surrounding construction.

By following these construction companies and publications, you’re sure to stay abreast of everything you need to know in the field of construction. Keeping abreast of trends, products and problems is a great way to keep your business growing and keep your people informed of all they need to know on a day to day basis. And, with Twitter, you can keep up with all the news in a quick and easy to use format that travels with you all day.

Here are seven little known ways to improve your home’s value:

1.  Install new hardware:  door knobs, cabinet knobs, faucets—for home owners on a budget, installing new hardware is the simplest, most effective way at improving your homes value.  Hardware accents rooms, and gives bare cabinets and worn doors  a clean, luxury look.
2.  Mirror your walls:  mirrors accentuate the light in a room to make them warm, inviting, and more attractive.

3.  Ensure your doors and windows open smoothly.  Use paraffin wax for lubrication.

4.  Study the neighborhood: access the value of you home by examining the home sales of properties in your area.  Judge the value of a new kitchen, etc by looking for comparable properties that sold in your neighborhood with a new kitchen.

5.  Organize:  buyers are attracted to homes that are organizer-friendly.  Install garage cabinets, closet systems, and shelving to set your home apart.

6.  Remodel your kitchen:  families and couples alike spend a majority of their time while at home in the kitchen.  Remodel to give your kitchen a spacious, clean feel.  For the added touch, update your appliances.

7.  Use fluorescent light in bathrooms to give them a clean, invigorating feel.  Adding a glass shower door, towel racks, and fixtures will further improve the your bathrooms appeal.

Overall, buyers want a house that is put together well, with fine but not extravagant detail.  Achieve this and you will be on your way to increasing your home’s value.

Here are 7 Twitter users that every DIY home restorer should follow.

1. DIYNetwork – This is the twitter page of perhaps the most elaborate DIY network on the net. The tweets inform you on what’s the latest project that can be of interest to you. Does your home have a garage? Are you looking for some creative DIY projects to do in the garage in the winter or would you rather waterproof the basement? Find links to projects and elaborate how-to videos on weather-sealing doors, repairing a loose carpet sea, installing a wall safe and much more.

2. FixTheHome – Tweets here lead to informative articles on home remodeling. The twitterer is not averse to retweeting good posts on the subject. A good way for you to get exposure if you have a site of your own. Plus, the site provides information on the best contractors out there; a nice way to cover that very remote possibility of something going wrong with your project and then having to turn to professional help.

3. HGTVPro – The tweets on the HGTVPro page cover all aspects of home remodeling. DIYourselfers can learn from the experience and insight of professional home builders on various best practices. Learn about the right tools for the job, the best ways to save money, and how to get it right the first time round itself. The tweets lead to idea-filled articles that are sure to fire your desire to pick up that long-neglected project of setting up a water-saving toilet.

4. ThisOldHouse – Official Twitter account for ThisOldHouse.com. If you’ve watched the Emmy-award winning television series then you know what to expect. The planning and ideas and the how-to and repair categories contain enough material to satisfy the knock-down and tear-apart urges of the most thoroughbred DIY champ.

5. ImproveYourHome – Home improvement and landscaping-related tweets here. You learn about new products and services related to home improvement. Perhaps the best thing about the tweets here is that they focus on eco-friendliness and using green products. You can also get your home improvement projects featured on their site.

6. houserepairtalk – Follow the tweets to a cool house repair forum where experienced DIY home repair enthusiasts meet to exchange ideas, commend, and commiserate. Brick-work, insulation, foundation, lawns, everything is covered in the timely tweets here.

7. NYTimes Home/Garden – Covers all things home and garden related including home repair. Tweets on well-thought of articles that will help the DIY guy think laterally, get ideas, and very importantly the superb content on the New York Times site will appeal to women too and will aid you in getting a buy-in of your better half for your home repair projects.

There’s basically no end to what you can do to spruce up your home and make it more live-worthy. Following these twitterers is going to make DIY home restorations that much more fun. Plus, there are ideas galore about the most appropriate home improvements for your budget and locality so that you will get you the best returns if you decide to put up your home for sale.