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Pending Home Sales Rise To 22-Month High
The Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior.
read moreNew Home Supply Falls To 5.6 Months
321,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. 7 of 10 new homes sold for less than $300,000.
read moreFederal Reserve Wary Of European Spillover
The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its 2-day meeting January 24-25, 2012.
read moreExisting Home Sales Climb To A 20-Month Record
January’s home resales moved to a 20-month high — additional evidence that the nation’s housing recovery is underway.
read moreForeclosure Filings Down 19 Percent In One Year
Foreclosure filings fell 19 percent last month versus one year ago, says foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. It’s yet one more signal that the U.S. housing market may have already climbed off its bottom.
read moreHousing Starts Stay Strong; Building Permits Rise.
The 2012 housing market started like 2011 ended — strong.
read moreHomebuilder Confidence Returns To Pre-Recession Levels
For the sixth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that homebuilder confidence is on the rise. The Housing Market Index climbed four points to 29 in February, the index’s highest reading since May 2007.
read moreWith Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow
If you have plans to buy a home in 2012, the best time to buy may be now. Today’s mortgage rates are low and so are the home prices — a combination that’s unlikely to last.
read moreRevamped HARP : Unlimited Loan-to-Value And Same Great Rates
The government’s new, revamped HARP program is 6 weeks from release. Homeowners are gearing up to refinance.
read moreQuick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates
Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here’s a few ways to improve your credit score quickly.
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