Residential, US Real Estate

Poor Appraisals Causing Home Sale Problems, Realtors Group Says

By Michele Dawson | October 12, 2012
While the U.S. real estate market is showing signs of improvement, one of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of furthering recovery is bad appraisals, according to a survey released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

California Home Sales Predicted to Continue Gradual Climb in 2013, State Realtors Group Says

By Michele Dawson | October 8, 2012
Home sales in California are expected to continue their ascent into 2013, according to the California Association of Realtors. The increase from 2011 to 2012 is expected to be 5.1 percent. The state association expects sales to jump about 1.3 percent in 2013 to approach 530,000 units. Some 523,300 units are projected to be sold by the end of this year.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Number of Improving Housing Markets Tops 100, New Report Finds

By Michele Dawson | October 5, 2012
More than 100 housing markets made the list for the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index for October, according to the report released earlier this week.
Residential, US Real Estate

More Retirees Planning to Stay in Home State, Survey Finds

By Michele Dawson | October 1, 2012
Many of us have an image of 60-somethings retiring, selling their house, and heading for the sun and sand of warmer climates. But a new study from PulteGroup finds that 62 percent of the Baby Boomers surveyed will stay in their home state — a 20 percent increase from just two years ago.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Fall an Attractive Time to Buy, Survey Finds

By Michele Dawson | October 1, 2012
While it’s been a commonly held belief that spring and summer are big months for real estate activity, fall is also a popular time as buyers have a back-to-school mentality, want to be in their new house in time for the holidays, and are tax-minded in trying to buy by the end of the year, according to a new survey by ERA Real Estate.
Residential, US Real Estate

Is 30% of Their Income Still the Reality for Renters?

By Michele Dawson | September 25, 2012
An increasing number of Americans renters are becoming saddled with rents that exceed the industry norm of 30 percent of a family’s income, according to figures recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Builder Confidence, Existing Home Sales Continue to Rise

By Michele Dawson | September 24, 2012
The U.S. housing market continues to show positive signs as existing home sales and builder confidence numbers were on the rise in August, according to the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Homebuilders.
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