Real Estate News

 

 

Existing home sales up 7.6 pct in Sept

U.S. existing home sales rose in August as housing market activity remained severely depressed from levels preceding the country's most severe downturn in modern history....View the Article from CNBC.

 

 

 

Avoid Foreclosure

In a country with a growing foreclosure rate, new default notices being sent every day, and an unemployment rate over 9 percent, the chances of foreclosure affecting you or someone you know is on the rise....View the Article from RealtyTimes.

 

 

 

 

The Attack on Homeownership

 

Homeownership is under attack in America. A small sampling: "The Case Against Homeownership" by Barbara Kiviat, Time Magazine cover story, Sept. 6, 2010.... View the RealtyTimes article

 

 

 

 

Housing: Stuck and Staying Stuck
Inventories of Unsold Homes Are Swollen, but Anticipation of Further Price Declines Makes Buyers Scarce

 

For months, home buyers and sellers have been stuck in a curious stalemate, with sellers reluctant to lower prices and buyers staying on the sidelines.

New data suggest the standoff eased slightly last month, as sales of existing, or previously owned, homes rose 7.6% from July's extremely low levels....View the Wall Street Journal article

 

 

 

 

A Look at August Home Prices, Sales  

 

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The National Association of Realtors put out August home sale and pricing information Thursday morning showing a brightening picture for the market.... View  the Wall Street Journal article