Tag Archives: First Timers

Beyond the Numbers, Confidence Returns to Housing

While first-timers are getting more interested, current homeowners are getting less interested, according to the Campbell survey. Meanwhile investor interest in housing rose to a four-month high, accompanied by a rise in sales of distressed properties. Investors, who largely buy … Continue reading

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Why Drop in Foreclosures Is Bad for Housing Market

In a normal housing market, lack of supply is generally considered a good thing. When demand outweighs supply, home prices rise and homeowners gain equity. Like so many things in this historic economic recovery, that premise doesn’t exactly apply. This … Continue reading

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First-timers drove San Francisco’s housing market in July – U

Sales of San Francisco Bay area luxury homes declined in July, while more first-time homebuyers were making moves, according to a recent DataQuick report. Bay Area home sales dipped more than usual between June and July, falling 13.9 percent, compared … Continue reading

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