Category Archives: Housing Analysis

New Home Sales Slow After Fast Start To 2012

Sales of new homes slipped 8 percent in June.

Home Values Rise 0.8% In May 2012

The housing market’s bottom is 9 months behind us. Home values continue to climb nationwide.

Existing Home Supply Ticks Higher To 6.6 Months Nationwide

Home resales slipped more than 5 percent last month, putting a damper recent housing market enthusiasm.

Singe-Family Housing Starts Rise For 4th Straight Month

New construction housing is in a post-recession rally.

Homebuilder Confidence Doubles In 12 Months

For the second time in three months, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index made sizable gains.

Foreclosure Starts Rise For Second Straight Month

The number of U.S. homes receiving foreclosure notices topped one million through the first six months of 2012, according to RealtyTrac.

84 U.S. Markets Improving In July

84 U.S. metropolitan areas are showing “measurable and sustained growth” this month.

Pending Home Sales Index Hits A 2-Year High

In May, for the second time in 3 months, the Pending Home Sales Index crossed the 100 barrier.

FHFA : Home Values Up 3% Since Last Year

The Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index shows home values up 0.8% in April on a monthly, seasonally-adjusted basis.

New Home Sales Rise To 2-Year High

As reported by the Census Bureau, 369,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.