Jan 18th 2012 4:45PM
WASHINGTON -- U.S. homebuilders are growing a little less pessimistic about the depressed housing market after seeing more people say they might be open to buying a home this year. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index rose four points to 25 in January. That's the highest level... Continue Reading »
Jan 3rd 2012 4:15PM
As the Iowa Republican caucus hogs the media spotlight, a less reported but perhaps equally compelling story continues to unfold in the Hawkeye State. While most of the country continues to struggle with the aftershocks of the housing meltdown, Iowa is riding the wave of a remarkable real estate boom. Republican primary... Continue Reading »
Dec 23rd 2011 10:30AM
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans who bought previously occupied homes rose last month. But the National Association of Realtors says it overstated about 3.5 million sales during and after the Great Recession, showing the housing market remains much weaker than previously thought. The private trade group says sales... Continue Reading »
Nov 21st 2011 12:05PM
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans who bought previously occupied homes rose slightly last month but remained at depressed levels. And more deals are being canceled at the last minute, a sign that even those who are looking to buy are worried about the housing market. Home sales rose 1.4 percent last month to a... Continue Reading »
Nov 10th 2011 7:00AM
WASHINGTON -- Home prices dropped in nearly three quarters of U.S. cities over the summer, dragged down by a decline in buyer interest and a high number of foreclosures. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that the median price for previously occupied homes fell in the July-September quarter in 111 out of... Continue Reading »
