Category Archives: Housing Analysis

Existing Home Sales Slip 2% In May

Home resales slipped last month; a temporary setback for the housing market’s recovery.

Housing Starts Up 26% In Last 12 Months

Sometimes, the housing data headlines tell just half the tale. May’s Housing Starts figures are proving to be a terrific illustration.

Building Confidence Rises To 5-Year High

Home builders expect a strong second-half in the 2012 housing market.

Georgia Takes Top Foreclosure Spot For First Time Since 2006

According to foreclosure data firm RealtyTrac, the number of foreclosure filings nationwide rose 9 percent in May.

31 States Represented In June’s Improving Market Index

The number of U.S. housing markets showing “measurable and sustained growth” slipped by 20, according to the National Association of Homebuilders.

Phoenix Leads Annual Home Price Gains, According To Case-Shiller Index

According to the March Case-Shiller Index, home values rose in 12 of 20 tracked markets, and one remained unchanged.

Pending Home Sales Slip In May

After forging past its benchmark value of 100 in March, April’s Pending Home Sales Index dropped back to 95.5.

Foreclosures Fall To 5-Year Low

Foreclosures filings fell 5 percent between March 2012 and April 2012, and 11 percent as compared to one year ago.

New Home Sales Rise For 7th Month Out Of 8

The April New Home Sales report suggests that the market for newly-built homes is as strong as the market for existing ones.

Existing Home Sales Climb 3.4 Percent In April

Low mortgage rates are helping to make homes more affordable. It appears home buyers have taken notice.