Saturday, November 28, 2009

housing

Housing Market Snapshot: New York City

A look at some key trends and statistics on real estate in the Big Apple. more >>

Your Real Estate Dollar in New York City

A look at what $400,000 to $2.5 million buys you in the Big Apple's housing market/ more >>

Tumbling Asking Prices: New York City

Big Apple properties that have been forced to reduce their listing prices. more >>

White House Lost $23 Million in Value Over the Past Year

Zillow reports on what the housing crisis has done to the value of the nation's most famous residence. more >>

5 Top Blunders of Internet Home Buying

How to avoid the common pitfalls of online real estate searching. more >>

Home Prices Tumble in October: How Your City Performed

Milwaukee tops the list; San Francisco ranks last. more >>

Barney Frank’s 2009 Congressional Playbook

A look at what the House Financial Services Committee will be working on next year more >>

Sheila Bair: We Need Foreclosure Mitigation Now

FDIC chairman discusses her plan to keep struggling borrowers in their homes. more >>

Mow Your Lawn With a Push Mower

For smaller lawns, it’s an eco-friendly option that even can help you stay fit. more >>

Try Out That Home Before You Buy It

A sleepover can help you get a better idea of the benefits and negatives of a new house. more >>

Foreclosure Discounts By State

Chart shows which states have the largest discrepancies between listing and REO prices. more >>

Foreclosure Discounts by City

A look at the foreclosure bargains available in certain cities more >>

Nouriel Roubini: The $700 Billion Bailout Isn’t Enough

The downbeat—but prescient—economist provides his outlook for 2009. more >>

The Top 5 Housing-Market Hopes for 2009

Despite the downbeat outlook, housing market optimists have a handful of reasons to keep the faith. more >>

Housing Permits Hit Record Lows

A new report reveals the depth of the housing market's decline. more >>

The 5 Best (and Worst) Housing Markets of 2008

California takes the brunt of the bust, while the Carolinas buck the downward trend. more >>

Mortgage Rates in Free-Fall: 4 Things You Need to Know

Freddie Mac said Thursday that rates haven't been this low since 2004. more >>

Freddie Mac Internal E-Mail: Warnings Ignored

The documents were released by a congressional committee. more >>

Fannie Mae Internal E-Mail: Warnings Ignored

The documents were released by a congressional committee. more >>

Fannie Mae Internal E-Mail No.2: Warnings Ignored

Fannie Mae E-Mail No.2: Warnings Ignored more >>

Fannie Mae Internal Presentation: Warnings Ignored

The documents were released by a congressional committee. more >>

Foreclosures Up, Economy Down

Foreclosures rise steeply in the third quarter of 2008. more >>

9 Housing-Market Head Winds for 2009

A look at the forces that will be working against a housing recovery in the new year. more >>

9 Steps to Turning Your Home Into a Hotel

Barack Obama's inauguration, and big events like it, can be paydays for homeowners who know the rules. more >>

Jamestown Vs. Plymouth: First Thanksgiving Housing Showdown

Which location would make a better destination for settlers today? more >>

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