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Pending Home Sales Slowed In August

Pending home sales slowed in August, with all regions posting declines except for the West, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’, Pending Home Sales Index,a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings. NAR says that fewer distressed sales and less … Continue reading

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Loan Demand Dropped 7.2%

Mortgage rates continue to hover near yearly lows, but the low rates aren’t creating a rush from home buyers or home owners. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity, which reflects applications for … Continue reading

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Pending Home Sales Increased in July

Pending home sales mostly increased across the country during the month of July, with all regions except for the Midwest experiencing contract signing gains. The National Association of REALTORS®’ Pending Home Sales Index, which is based on pending sales of … Continue reading

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Strong Finish For Home Sales 2014

Despite hitting a soft spot in the first quarter, home sales are expected to make a strong showing in the second half of 2014, NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told brokers at the broker summit in Atlanta Thursday. Yun called … Continue reading

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Pending Home Sales Drop in June

Following three consecutive months of gains, pending home sales drop 1.1 percent in June, the National Association of REALTORS® reports. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, was at 102.7 in June, down 7.3 percent … Continue reading

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Concern Over Weakening Home Sales and Housing Starts

Home sales and housing starts have weakened in recent months, at a time when many in the industry had expected a seasonal pick-up. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told Congress last week that the recent housing slowdown “could prove more … Continue reading

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A Full Housing Recovery Needs These 4 Points

A Full Housing Recovery Needs These 4 Points In order to have a housing recovery and economic recovery, economists point to the need for four positive indicators: 1. A healthy job market with low stable unemployment; 2. Mortgage delinquencies that … Continue reading

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Home Prices To Slow In 2014

Growth in Home Prices To Slow Economists are predicting home prices to slow in 2014. Housing prices to continue to rise next year — but only at about half the rate that they did in 2013, Money Magazine reports. However, … Continue reading

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Home Sales Volume for 2014

Home Sales Volume Same As 2013 The total dollar volume of home sales will rise modestly next year, but that growth will come from increased home prices, NAR Lawrence Yun told a forum Friday at the  Conference & Expo. Continuing … Continue reading

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Housing Market Shows Signs Of Balance

Healthy Market Balance The housing market is showing signs of balance, according to a realtor.com latest National Housing Trend Report. The analysis finds year-over-year trends revealing strong gains in median list prices and declines in days in the housing market.  … Continue reading

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