Category Archives: Real Estate News

Home Builders Don’t Have Enough Workers to Meet New Demand

After losing 70 percent of their business in the housing crash, the nation’s home builders are breaking ground again. New orders for homes are rebounding strongly, and housing starts have shown sustained growth over the past year. The demand is … Continue reading

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Rent Spikes Begin to Ease

Recent reports have shown home prices rising, especially in the housing markets which were hardest hit in the crash. Investors, buying in bulk, have been swarming these distressed markets, seeking to take advantage of a thriving new single family rental … Continue reading

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Home Prices Are Not Rebounding as Fast as You Think

Home prices are rising faster than expected so far this year, or are they? Prices nationwide in July rose 3.8 percent year-over-year, according to the latest reading from CoreLogic. This includes prices of distressed properties and is the biggest annual … Continue reading

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Why Aren’t Candidates Talking More About Housing?

There has been plenty of political talk about the economy this week, but precious few words about one of the biggest drags on the economy: housing.  Despite recent signs that the housing market is improving, it is far from healthy. … Continue reading

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Pending Home Sales Beat Expectations in July

Despite expectations of a drop-off in home sales this fall, a forward-looking indicator shows a growing number of buyers are jumping back into the housing market. The National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index rose 2.4 percent in July … Continue reading

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