Tag Archives: Housing Market

Report: Arlington Real Estate Market the Most Expensive in Virginia

Arlington County has the most expensive housing market in Virginia, and one of the most expensive in the country, according to a new report released by Coldwell Banker Real Estate. The 2012 Home Listing Report compares the average home listing … Continue reading

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Pending Home Sales Surge to Five Year High

Buyers are coming back to the housing market in ever greater numbers, as an industry index measuring contracts to purchase existing homes surged 5.2 percent in October from September. The monthly gauge of pending home sales from the National Association … Continue reading

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Foreclosure discounts shrinking away

Back in 2008 and 2009, foreclosed homes were selling for double-digit discounts, but nowadays savings are much slimmer, especially in some California cities, according to an analysis by real estate site Zillow. In Sacramento, buying a bank-owned property saves you … Continue reading

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San Francisco: 36% Drop in Foreclosures Year Over Year

The San Francisco housing market continues to recover, and in more ways than one. New research shows that foreclosure activity has dropped significantly across the Bay Area. This will support home prices and increase market stability going forward. The Federal … Continue reading

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What Today’s Jobs Report Says About the Housing Market

Any jump in jobs is good for housing, and October’s gain of 171,000 is no different. One of the biggest barriers to entry for potential home buyers, new and move-up, has been uncertainty in employment. So this positive report can … Continue reading

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