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Survey: Home buyers are unrealistic about value appreciation
Despite the well-documented troubles in the housing market, 42 percent of prospective home buyers think home values appreciate by 7 percent a year, according to a Zillow survey. Continue reading
Fannie Mae economic outlook released, new FHFA proposal
Fannie Mae recently released its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for September, which suggests that a coupling of monetary and fiscal stimulus could accelerate growth in 2012. Continue reading
New home sales drop more than 2 percent
The only U.S. region to experience an increase of new-home sales was the Midwest, where sales rose 8.2 percent, according to a dour report from the National Association of Home Builders. Continue reading
Solar kits simplify energy conservation
Those looking to purchase a new home can help save on energy costs with new solar kits from Westinghouse Solar. Continue reading
All regions experienced stronger home sales in August
Total existing-home sales in August were up 18.6 percent from August 2010 – positive news for the troubled market. Continue reading
Foreclosures, defaults increase in August
Last month, 228,098 properties were foreclosed on – a 7 percent jump from July, according to a new report from RealtyTrac. Continue reading
Housing weakens and homebuilders get downgrade
Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. government’s credit rating last August because the agency felt Congress was not taking the necessary steps to address the rising national debt. Continue reading
Be thorough when buying a bargain home
A record number of foreclosures due to the sputtering economy has left vacant houses dotting cities and towns across the country. Continue reading
Home prices a mixed bag
During the second quarter of 2011, home prices dropped in 32 of the country’s largest metro areas as the housing market continued to struggle. Continue reading
Pending home sales decrease slightly in July, still up from a year ago
Data recently released by the National Association of Realtors indicates that while pending home sales declined in July, the number is still significantly higher than this time last year. Continue reading
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