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New Home Sales Remain Elevated Into Q4 2012

by David | Nov 29, 2012 | Housing Analysis

According to the Commerce Department, New Home Sales slipped 1,000 units last month, falling to 368,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.

Case-Shiller Index Verifies Home Value Gains Through Q3 2012

by David | Nov 28, 2012 | Housing Analysis

According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, which was released earlier this week, U.S. home prices rose in September for the sixth straight month, climbing 0.3% as compared to the month prior.

Which Is Better : 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Or 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage?

by David | Nov 27, 2012 | Personal Finance

Which suits you best? The 15-year fixed rate mortgage or the 30-year one? These tips may help you decide.

More Bullish Data : Housing Starts Climb 3.6%

by David | Nov 23, 2012 | Housing Analysis

According to a joint release from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Housing Starts rose 3.6% in October 2012, climbing to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized rate of 894,000 units.

Existing Home Sales Move Higher In October

by David | Nov 21, 2012 | Housing Analysis

After a small decline in September, Existing Home Sales rebounded in October, increasing a modest 2.1%.

Homebuilder Confidence Spikes To 6-Year High

by David | Nov 20, 2012 | Housing Analysis

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Housing Market Index (HMI) Tuesday, which showed sharp, 5-point increase to 46 for November 2012,

Federal Reserve : New Economic Stimulus May Be Warranted

by David | Nov 19, 2012 | Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve released its October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes last week.

Bank Repossessions Slip For 24th Consecutive Month

by David | Nov 16, 2012 | Housing Analysis

According to data from RealtyTrac, a national foreclosure-tracking firm, the number of foreclosure filings increased 3 percent in October as compared to September 2012, climbing to 186,455 U.S. properties.