Wed, May 31 2006, 7:00 AM
Fixed rate mortgages continued to creep up during the week ended May 25
while there was a slight easing of adjustable rate products according to
the W...
Fri, May 26 2006, 7:00 AM
T'was the best of times, t'was the worst of times.
It all depends on who you ask and when you ask them.
Two more housing surveys were released t...
Mon, May 22 2006, 7:00 AM
Further evidence that the real estate boom is
moderating came from the National Association of Realtors last week.
Quarterly figures on existing ...
Tue, May 16 2006, 7:00 AM
Last month we ended our report on Freddie Mac's April Economic Outlook
with the statement that "Freddie Mac's April Economic Outlook deviates only
sli...
Fri, Apr 28 2006, 7:00 AM
Information on March figures for both existing and new house sales were
released this week and figures show a moderate slowing from similar data
one y...
Thu, Apr 20 2006, 7:00 AM
Two reports on new residential construction came out on
Tuesday - one of which showed a slowing in new home construction and the
other revealing a g...
Tue, Apr 11 2006, 7:00 AM
The central issue addressed by the April 2006 Economic
Outlook issued by Freddie Mac on Monday is the conflict created
between the strength of the e...
Mon, Mar 27 2006, 7:00 AM
The housing market threw the world another curve on Thursday. After five
straight months of declining sales of existing homes, a sixth dreary month
wa...
Fri, Mar 24 2006, 7:00 AM
The National Association of Realtors recently released an interesting
report about the sale of second homes in the United
States. While the survey i...
Fri, Mar 3 2006, 8:00 AM
Last week was a big week for news about the housing
bubble and the quarterly House Price Index (HPI) report of the
Office of Federal Housing Enterpr...
Fri, Mar 3 2006, 8:00 AM
Following hard on the heels of the January new home sales report issued
jointly by The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census
Bure...
Wed, Mar 1 2006, 8:00 AM
Americans have been straining to hear the sound of the housing
bubble bursting for many months, and according to the media on
Monday, they might not...
Wed, Feb 15 2006, 8:00 AM
Zillow may soon be a great website but, as even they admit, they are not there yet.
Thu, Feb 9 2006, 8:00 AM
If the air is leaving the housing bubble, The National Association of Realtors still sees it leaving home sales at sustainable levels.
Wed, Feb 1 2006, 8:00 AM
Home sales are obviously beginning to slow, but records were still set during 2005 in both volume and value .
Wed, Jan 25 2006, 8:00 AM
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg shares some thoughts about the NYC Real Estate Market.
Wed, Jan 18 2006, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac is not saying No Way to the housing bubble bursting, but seems much to like about housing in 2006.
Mon, Jan 2 2006, 8:00 AM
NAR report on competitiveness contains a lot of information about agent incomes, mobility, and small versus large firms.
Fri, Dec 30 2005, 8:00 AM
Existing home sales continue to decline nationally and by region, but median home prices are still on the uptick.
Fri, Dec 16 2005, 8:00 AM
NAR counters claims of non-competitiveness with major review of real estate and banking industry structures.
Mon, Dec 12 2005, 8:00 AM
Economists generally agree that housing is slowing but differ greatly on the pace and the effect.
Wed, Nov 30 2005, 8:00 AM
NAR and HUD-Census Bureau release October sales figures. Existing home sales slow a bit but new homes continue to sell at a record pace.
Fri, Nov 11 2005, 8:00 AM
Beyond short term impacts of the hurricanes and in spite of rising interest rates Freddie Mac still paints a picture of a solid housing market.
Wed, Oct 26 2005, 7:00 AM
NAR report sees an ultimate soft landing as bubble begins to soften and fallout from Katrina benefits portions of the sales market.
Wed, Sep 28 2005, 7:00 AM
Mortgage rates rose, home sales and prices were also higher. But are mortgage applications the canary in the coal mine?
Thu, Sep 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Mac sheds some light on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the housing market and economy.
Mon, Sep 12 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Mac quarterly report on housing prices show continued growth propelled by dropping interest rates in the second quarter.
Thu, Sep 1 2005, 7:00 AM
Chairman Greenspan warns again that housing prices will cool and take parts of the economy along.
Mon, Aug 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Macs August report carries cautions about what could happen, but basically continues to project only gradual changes in rates, sales, and home...
Thu, Jul 28 2005, 7:00 AM
Records for home prices and sales activity continue to fall although there are a few weak spots since last months reports.
Mon, Jul 11 2005, 7:00 AM
The housing sector is continuing to be a major driver of the U.S. Economy according to a very optimistic July report issued by Freddie Mac.
Thu, Jun 30 2005, 7:00 AM
Harvards Joint Center on Housing finds little to fuel fears of a bursting bubble but lots of disheartening information about housing affordability.
Mon, Jun 13 2005, 7:00 AM
Every boom real estate market brings a boom in newly minted agents. A few words of caution from a somewhat weary veteran.
Thu, May 26 2005, 7:00 AM
Both NAR and the Commerce and Housing and Urban Development Department agree that the housing market shows no sign of slowing.
Thu, May 12 2005, 7:00 AM
The April Economic and Housing Outlook by Freddie Mac is full of good news for nearly everyone connected with the housing industry.
Wed, Apr 27 2005, 7:00 AM
Mortgage Rates Down and Home Sales Up for week ending April 22, 2005.
Fri, Apr 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Monthly Freddie Mac Economic Outlook continues to see home sales, housing starts, and interest rates favorable for the real estate industry.
Fri, Apr 1 2005, 7:00 AM
HUD and the Census Department report the market for new homes continues strong.
Wed, Mar 16 2005, 7:00 AM
You paid for an appraisal when you purchased your home, now learn what inside your home appraisal
Mon, Mar 14 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie issues its monthly Economic Outlook report adding another voice to the chorus predicting changes, but gradual ones, to home sales and interest...
Tue, Mar 8 2005, 8:00 AM
Second homes constitute a much larger part of the housing market than anyone expected. Investors, apparently, have never been considered as a major pi...
Fri, Feb 11 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac Economic and Housing Market Outlook continues optimistic in spite or maybe because of the Fed’s continuing moves to tighten credit.
Thu, Jan 27 2005, 8:00 AM
The National Association of Realtors confirms that houses sold at a record pace in 2004.
Wed, Jan 12 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac released its monthly Economic and Housing Outlook on Tuesday, with a relieved look backward and an optimistic view of the future.
Tue, Jan 4 2005, 8:00 AM
If all the real estate and mortgage reports seem contradictory, just remember the old adage about proving anything with statistics. Overall they make...
Fri, Dec 10 2004, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac and UCLA economists don’t exactly agree on the degree, but both see a slowing in the housing market on the short term horizon.
Wed, Dec 8 2004, 8:00 AM
The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight has issued its third quarter report on same-house values.
Tue, Nov 30 2004, 8:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Commerce reported a surprise increase in new home sales in October, up 0.2 percent to 1.226 million in annual sales, the third ...
Mon, Nov 15 2004, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac is even more bullish this month than it was last month, and has slightly increased its 2004 and 2005 projections.
Tue, Nov 9 2004, 8:00 AM
National Association of Realtors® Holds Annual Conference