Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak

December 29, 2011

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

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New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

December 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.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 27, 2011

December 27, 2011

Mortgage markets worsened last week on renewed optimism from the Eurozone, additional evidence of a U.S. economic recovery, and ongoing strength in housing.

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Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions

December 23, 2011

Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that’s required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it’s still December.

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Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong

December 22, 2011

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

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Housing Starts Show Strength In Housing

December 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.

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Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume

December 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.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 19, 2011

December 19, 2011

Given global economic conditions and the mortgage bond market’s status as a “safe market”, the failure of rates to fall last week suggests that this may be as low as mortgage rates get. It’s time to look at locking in.

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Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011

December 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.

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Bank Repossessions Drop To A 44-Month Low

December 15, 2011

According to foreclosure-tracker RealtyTrac, November’s foreclosure filings fell 3 percent as compared to October, and 14 percent from November 2010.

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