Wednesday, November 25, 2009

housing market

Zuckerman: How to Carefully Fix the Financial System

Let the Federal Reserve oversee new regulations for finance giants. more >>

Behind the Home Building 'Shocker'

Why did housing starts plunge nearly 11 percent in October? Where are they headed from here? more >>

Cheaper Prices—More Than Tax Credit—Motivating Home Buyers

Only 6 percent of first-time buyers said the tax credit was the main reason for their decision. more >>

What's Behind the Foreclosure Decrease

Filings decline for the third month in a row, but are things really improving? more >>

10 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Sluggish Winter Months

What you need to know to sell your home in the off-season more >>

4 Reasons Your Retirement Is at Risk

Recession makes retiring at 65 more difficult. more >>

Are Home Sales Headed for a Late Fall Slide?

Pending home sales increased 6 percent in September, the National Association of Realtors said. more >>

Seven Tips to Sell a Home in a Tough Economy

When you have to sell, these tips can make it easier to get the best price for your home. more >>

Weak Home Sales Suggest a Slog of a Recovery

The Commerce Department reports that September new-home sales fell 4 percent from August. more >>

What a Median-Priced Home Looks Like in 10 Different Cities

Exploring how far your real estate dollar will stretch in various American housing markets more >>

Home Price Declines Becoming Less Jarring

A closely watched gauge of the housing market provides encouragement. But will it prove short lived? more >>

Home Building Figures Come in Weaker Than Expected

Although September housing starts improved slightly from August, forecasters were disappointed. more >>

Mortgage Rates Seen Below 6% Through 2010

The Mortgage Bankers Association has released its forecast for the housing market and economy. more >>

10 Hard-Hit Housing Markets That Are Ready to Rebound

After slumping, home prices in these 10 cities are expected to rise over the next three to five years. more >>

Backlog of Unsold New Homes Dwindling: 5 Things to Know

A report on the housing market shows that discount prices are helping to trim the glut of unsold homes. more >>

Home Sales Unexpectedly Drop in August: 5 Things to Know

A new report on the housing market shows sales gave back some of their gains last month. more >>

Fed Moves to Maintain Low Mortgage Rates: 5 Things to Know

The central bank will extend its mortgage-bond purchasing program by 3 months. more >>

Jumbo Mortgage Rates Hit 4-Year Lows: 5 Things to Know

More banks in the market helps drive rates lower. more >>

Home Buyers Are Losing Bargaining Power: 5 Things to Know

As the housing market stabilizes, buyers aren't landing the discounts they once were, a new report says. more >>

Housing Market Stabilization 'Undeniable': 5 Things to Know

The National Association of Realtors' pending home sales index for July came in stronger than expected. more >>

15 Great Underpriced College Towns

Real estate bargain hunters should check out the houses in these great university locales. more >>

Why a Housing Rebound Could Take 20 Years

In some states, home prices won’t recover until 2030. more >>

The Home of the Future: 8 Innovations in Store

A peek at the typical American home in the not-so-distant future. more >>

Why Do Home Foreclosures Keep Rising? 6 Things You Need to Know

Despite the Obama administration's efforts, home foreclosures increased 15 percent from a year earlier. more >>

Obama's Housing Rescue Expands: 6 Things to Know

Under new rules, additional "underwater" borrowers would qualify for help. more >>

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