Home Builder Confidence Jumps to 10-Year High
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo housing market index for October increased to its highest reading since the end of the housing boom in late 2005.
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According to RealtyTrac, foreclosure activity rose in 32 states during the third quarter, compared to the same quarter a year ago
Mortgage Applications Tumbled on New Disclosure Rules
The latest MBA report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week decrease of 27.6% in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending October 9.
August Foreclosure Inventory Highest in NYC, Tampa, Orlando
In the month of August, 36,000 U.S. home foreclosures were completed, according to CoreLogic.
Florida, Maryland Top States for Distressed Home Sales
ThinkstockU.S. sales of distressed homes totaled 9.4% of all homes sold in July of this year according to data from CoreLogic and published Thursday on the company’s blog. The total represents a 2.1% drop…
Applications Surge as Mortgage Rates Dip to Multi-Month Lows
The Mortgage Bankers Association's latest report on mortgage applications noted a surge in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index.
August Home Prices Rise in 49 States
Home prices in the United States rose for the 42nd consecutive month in August. Only Mississippi posted negative home price appreciation for the month.
The 20 Hottest Housing Markets in September 2015
Of September’s top 20 U.S. housing markets, California cities take 11 spots on the list, far ahead of Texas, which placed three cities on the list.
August New Construction Spending Up 14% Year Over Year
The U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday morning that construction spending in August increased more than expected.
Mortgage Loan Rates Tick Down, but Applications Decline
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week decrease of more than 6% in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending September 25.
Washington, Chicago, New York Post Smallest Gains on Case-Shiller July Index
In all 20 U.S. cities included in the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index, July house prices increased both year over year and month over month.
Cash Home Sales Share Highest in New York
In June of 2015, cash sales comprised 31.3% of all home sales in the United States according to CoreLogic.
Pending Home Sales Slip in August
The National Association of Realtors said pending sales of existing homes for August slipped more than expected.
New Home Sales Post 7-Year High in August
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported Tuesday morning that sales of new homes in August rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 552,000, an increase of…
Mortgage Loan Rates Drop, Boosting Applications for New Loans
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week increase of about 14% in its seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending September 18.