News & Commentary: Daily News Articles
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08/16/2012
A survey of millennials found that 32 percent have already achieved homeownership, a purchase more than 90 percent of them made because they either wanted their own place or viewed ownership as a symbol of achievement.
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08/15/2012
While housing bargains can still be found, home buyers are increasingly finding that home prices are on the rise in many markets.
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08/15/2012
Too much talk about foreclosures and short sales is clouding the picture of what’s going on with just non-distressed sales ... are they up or down?
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08/15/2012
ERA Real Estate releases its “Hot Home Markets” list, showing which metro areas are posting some of the highest year-over-year average sales price and transaction increases.
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08/15/2012
The term "underwater" has commonly been used in the housing industry to describe troubled mortgages. Now, Merriam-Webster announced it’s officially recognizing the word by adding it to the dictionary.
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08/15/2012
Considered the first of its kind, a statewide housing index in Florida is using a different methodology in what it hopes will offer a more accurate picture of the housing recovery taking place in the state.
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08/15/2012
The GOP's candidate for vice president says the mortgage market should be privatized, leading to industry concern.
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08/14/2012
The younger generation is "scared of commitment" when it comes to taking on major purchases, like buying a home, which could jeopardize their ability to build long-term wealth, one researcher says.
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08/14/2012
Appraisers have faced sharp criticism on low assessments in recent years, which have been blamed for delaying or even canceling real estate transactions.
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08/14/2012
Home builder shares have risen to record levels this year as a rebound takes shape in the new-home market.
