Standard & Poors released its December 2011 Case-Shiller Index this week.
Federal Reserve Wary Of European Spillover
The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its 2-day meeting January 24-25, 2012.
Home Builders See More Sales, Higher Prices Ahead
Homebuilder confidence is soaring, reaching levels not seen in more than 4 years.
Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions
As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.
Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak
The government confirms what the private-sector Case-Shiller Index reported yesterday. Nationwide, average home values slipped in October.
Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong
Home resales moved to a 10-month high in November, the latest in a series of strong showings from the housing sector.
Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011
As mortgage rates drop, so do housing payments. It’s a good time to consider refinancing your home, or making an offer on a new one. Mortgage payment affordability has never been so high in history.
America’s Best Places To Raise A Family, Listed By State
BusinessWeek recently released its 2011 America’s Best Place to Raise a Family rankings. College-town Blacksburg, Virginia took top honors, breaking a 2-year win streak for the Chicago, Illinois region.
More Housing Strength : Pending Home Sales Surged In October
After 3 consecutive months of easing, the Pending Home Sales Index jumped 10 percent in October, lending credence to the belief that housing is in recovery.
Home Improvement Projects : How Much Equity Will You Build?
According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs Value Report 2011-2012, for each home improvement dollar spent in 2012, homeowners can expect to recoup just 58 cents in home equity.