Tag Archives: Housing Market

Credit Rules the Housing Market

Page 1 of 2 | Next PageShow Entire Article Existing home sales were basically flat in April, down close to one percent month-to-month and down nearly 13 percent year-over-ear, but you have to remember last year we were heavily under … Continue reading

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Can Lack of Inventory Save Housing?

Page 1 of 4 | Next PageShow Entire Article The current supply of homes on the market is the best indicator of the future health of the housing market. Let me say that again: Inventories matter. Despite the fact that … Continue reading

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Why do we buy if it doesn’t make economic sense?

Why do we buy if it doesn’t make economic sense? It’s the age old question, rent or buy? New York Times writer David Leonhardt tackled this timeless issue again in his latest weekly column. As he points out, all sorts … Continue reading

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Foreclosures slow sharply in Bay Area in April

Foreclosure activity for houses in the Bay Area dropped during April, according to a new report set for release Thursday — but that shouldn’t be taken as a sign of an improving market, housing experts said. Compared with the same … Continue reading

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Remodeling as a Housing Indicator

Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article We’re always looking at indicators to see where the housing market is headed, like today’s reading of the Realtors’ “Pending Home Sales Index,” which measures contracts signed for home purchases, hence … Continue reading

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