Tue, Apr 11 2006, 7:00 AM
The central issue addressed by the April 2006 Economic
Outlook issued by Freddie Mac on Monday is the conflict created
between the strength of the e...
Mon, Mar 27 2006, 7:00 AM
The housing market threw the world another curve on Thursday. After five
straight months of declining sales of existing homes, a sixth dreary month
wa...
Fri, Mar 24 2006, 7:00 AM
The National Association of Realtors recently released an interesting
report about the sale of second homes in the United
States. While the survey i...
Fri, Mar 3 2006, 8:00 AM
Last week was a big week for news about the housing
bubble and the quarterly House Price Index (HPI) report of the
Office of Federal Housing Enterpr...
Fri, Mar 3 2006, 8:00 AM
Following hard on the heels of the January new home sales report issued
jointly by The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census
Bure...
Wed, Mar 1 2006, 8:00 AM
Americans have been straining to hear the sound of the housing
bubble bursting for many months, and according to the media on
Monday, they might not...
Wed, Feb 15 2006, 8:00 AM
Zillow may soon be a great website but, as even they admit, they are not there yet.
Thu, Feb 9 2006, 8:00 AM
If the air is leaving the housing bubble, The National Association of Realtors still sees it leaving home sales at sustainable levels.
Wed, Feb 1 2006, 8:00 AM
Home sales are obviously beginning to slow, but records were still set during 2005 in both volume and value .
Wed, Jan 25 2006, 8:00 AM
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg shares some thoughts about the NYC Real Estate Market.
Wed, Jan 18 2006, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac is not saying No Way to the housing bubble bursting, but seems much to like about housing in 2006.
Mon, Jan 2 2006, 8:00 AM
NAR report on competitiveness contains a lot of information about agent incomes, mobility, and small versus large firms.
Fri, Dec 30 2005, 8:00 AM
Existing home sales continue to decline nationally and by region, but median home prices are still on the uptick.
Fri, Dec 16 2005, 8:00 AM
NAR counters claims of non-competitiveness with major review of real estate and banking industry structures.
Mon, Dec 12 2005, 8:00 AM
Economists generally agree that housing is slowing but differ greatly on the pace and the effect.
Wed, Nov 30 2005, 8:00 AM
NAR and HUD-Census Bureau release October sales figures. Existing home sales slow a bit but new homes continue to sell at a record pace.
Fri, Nov 11 2005, 8:00 AM
Beyond short term impacts of the hurricanes and in spite of rising interest rates Freddie Mac still paints a picture of a solid housing market.
Wed, Oct 26 2005, 7:00 AM
NAR report sees an ultimate soft landing as bubble begins to soften and fallout from Katrina benefits portions of the sales market.
Wed, Sep 28 2005, 7:00 AM
Mortgage rates rose, home sales and prices were also higher. But are mortgage applications the canary in the coal mine?
Thu, Sep 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Mac sheds some light on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the housing market and economy.
Mon, Sep 12 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Mac quarterly report on housing prices show continued growth propelled by dropping interest rates in the second quarter.
Thu, Sep 1 2005, 7:00 AM
Chairman Greenspan warns again that housing prices will cool and take parts of the economy along.
Mon, Aug 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Macs August report carries cautions about what could happen, but basically continues to project only gradual changes in rates, sales, and home...
Thu, Jul 28 2005, 7:00 AM
Records for home prices and sales activity continue to fall although there are a few weak spots since last months reports.
Mon, Jul 11 2005, 7:00 AM
The housing sector is continuing to be a major driver of the U.S. Economy according to a very optimistic July report issued by Freddie Mac.
Thu, Jun 30 2005, 7:00 AM
Harvards Joint Center on Housing finds little to fuel fears of a bursting bubble but lots of disheartening information about housing affordability.
Mon, Jun 13 2005, 7:00 AM
Every boom real estate market brings a boom in newly minted agents. A few words of caution from a somewhat weary veteran.
Thu, May 26 2005, 7:00 AM
Both NAR and the Commerce and Housing and Urban Development Department agree that the housing market shows no sign of slowing.
Thu, May 12 2005, 7:00 AM
The April Economic and Housing Outlook by Freddie Mac is full of good news for nearly everyone connected with the housing industry.
Wed, Apr 27 2005, 7:00 AM
Mortgage Rates Down and Home Sales Up for week ending April 22, 2005.
Fri, Apr 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Monthly Freddie Mac Economic Outlook continues to see home sales, housing starts, and interest rates favorable for the real estate industry.
Fri, Apr 1 2005, 7:00 AM
HUD and the Census Department report the market for new homes continues strong.
Wed, Mar 16 2005, 7:00 AM
You paid for an appraisal when you purchased your home, now learn what inside your home appraisal
Mon, Mar 14 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie issues its monthly Economic Outlook report adding another voice to the chorus predicting changes, but gradual ones, to home sales and interest...
Tue, Mar 8 2005, 8:00 AM
Second homes constitute a much larger part of the housing market than anyone expected. Investors, apparently, have never been considered as a major pi...
Fri, Feb 11 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac Economic and Housing Market Outlook continues optimistic in spite or maybe because of the Fed’s continuing moves to tighten credit.
Thu, Jan 27 2005, 8:00 AM
The National Association of Realtors confirms that houses sold at a record pace in 2004.
Wed, Jan 12 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac released its monthly Economic and Housing Outlook on Tuesday, with a relieved look backward and an optimistic view of the future.
Tue, Jan 4 2005, 8:00 AM
If all the real estate and mortgage reports seem contradictory, just remember the old adage about proving anything with statistics. Overall they make...
Fri, Dec 10 2004, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac and UCLA economists don’t exactly agree on the degree, but both see a slowing in the housing market on the short term horizon.
Wed, Dec 8 2004, 8:00 AM
The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight has issued its third quarter report on same-house values.
Tue, Nov 30 2004, 8:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Commerce reported a surprise increase in new home sales in October, up 0.2 percent to 1.226 million in annual sales, the third ...
Mon, Nov 15 2004, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac is even more bullish this month than it was last month, and has slightly increased its 2004 and 2005 projections.
Tue, Nov 9 2004, 8:00 AM
National Association of Realtors® Holds Annual Conference
Fri, Oct 29 2004, 7:00 AM
September home sales figures and in and they are up again.
Tue, Oct 5 2004, 7:00 AM
Two more predatory lending techniques come under the microscope, pressure to refinance a low interest first mortgage, and that old favorite, bait and ...
Tue, Sep 28 2004, 7:00 AM
A quick overview of a growing problem and a look at two tactics of predatory lending. Aggressive sales techniques and home improvement scams.
