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Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions

Jan 4, 2012

As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.

Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100

Dec 30, 2011

Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage.

Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak

Dec 29, 2011

The government confirms what the private-sector Case-Shiller Index reported yesterday. Nationwide, average home values slipped in October.

New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

Dec 28, 2011

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high.

Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong

Dec 22, 2011

Home resales moved to a 10-month high in November, the latest in a series of strong showings from the housing sector.

Housing Starts Show Strength In Housing

Dec 21, 2011

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Single-Family Housing Starts rose to 447,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis in November — a 2 percent increase from October.

Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume

Dec 20, 2011

In another good sign for the housing market, today’s home builders believe that the housing market has turned a corner. Homebuilder confidence is at a 19-month high.

Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011

Dec 16, 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.