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02Feb2012
Author
Dan Green
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Real Estate Sales
The Case-Shiller Index : Flawed, Unreliable, And Down In November Thumbnail

The Case-Shiller Index : Flawed, Unreliable, And Down In November

The Case-Shiller Index reports that home values fell in November as compared to the month prior. The good news is that we can ignore its findings.

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24Jan2012
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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Bull Market Signals : Home Supplies Get Scarce Nationwide

Another sign of a housing market recovery : The longer you wait to buy a home, the fewer homes there are from which to choose. Home buying stays strong -- now 4 months running,

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20Jan2012
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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Housing Market Strength : Single-Family Housing Starts Rise Another 4%

December's Housing Starts data suggests a housing recovery is well underway. You'll just have to ignore the newspaper headlines.

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09Jan2012
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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Buy A Home Without A 20% Downpayment

First-Time Home Buyers have found out. You don't need a 20% downpayment to purchase a home. There are ample low-downpayment mortgage products available today.

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22Dec2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
Today’s Home Buyers : Lured Back By Low Mortgage Rates And Low Home Prices Thumbnail

Today’s Home Buyers : Lured Back By Low Mortgage Rates And Low Home Prices

Despite a 33% contract failure rate and a 4-year low in housing stock, home resales *still* reached a 10-month high. Lured by low mortgage rates and low home prices, buyers are back.

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21Dec2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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New Construction Stays Hot; Home Buyers Buy Up Supply, And Then Some

Buying new construction? Get moving. Emerging housing market data hints at higher home prices in 2012, November's Housing Starts figures among them.

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20Dec2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
Home Buyer Interest Rises To A 3-Year High; Higher Home Prices Coming In 2012 Thumbnail

Home Buyer Interest Rises To A 3-Year High; Higher Home Prices Coming In 2012

Homebuilders like what they see. Mortgage rates are low, buyer interest is high, and foot traffic at sales events is as high as its been in 3 years. It's another signal of housing's budding recovery.

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02Dec2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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The Effect Of Low Mortgage Rates : A Sustained Housing Recovery Is Finally Underway

Maybe low rates matter after all. After months of near-4 percent mortgage rates, a bevy of housing data all points to the same conclusion -- the housing market recovery is underway.

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23Nov2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
The 4-Year “Buyer’s Market” Ends. Home Prices To Rise In 2012. Thumbnail

The 4-Year “Buyer’s Market” Ends. Home Prices To Rise In 2012.

In October 2012, despite sparse home inventory, the number of properties sold increased still managed to increase 1.4% nationwide. If home prices really do change with Supply and Demand, 2012 should keep home sellers happy.

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22Nov2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
U.S. Home Affordability : See Where Your Hometown Ranks Thumbnail

U.S. Home Affordability : See Where Your Hometown Ranks

As mortgage rates drop for conventional, FHA, jumbo and USDA loans, U.S. homes are more affordable than ever. See where your hometown ranks out of 225 cities.

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18Nov2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
Home Construction Rises With The Economy; Higher Home Prices Ahead Thumbnail

Home Construction Rises With The Economy; Higher Home Prices Ahead

The Housing Starts report shows a new construction rebound. For luxury homes and otherwise, builders prep for a strong 2012.

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17Nov2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
Homebuilders Clear Housing Glut With Help Of New Home Buyers; Confident For 2012 Thumbnail

Homebuilders Clear Housing Glut With Help Of New Home Buyers; Confident For 2012

As "new home" sales fall to all-time lows, homebuilder confidence is rising. It appears as is the nation's home builders -- the ones still in business, anyway -- have figured this housing market out.

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15Nov2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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Buyers Of Foreclosures Get The Same Mortgage Rates As Everyone Else

The foreclosure market is heating up and supplies are ample. There are great deals out there if you know where to look. Just make sure to have your mortgage loan in order.

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27Oct2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
Three Months Ago, The Housing Market Was Already Recovering Thumbnail

Three Months Ago, The Housing Market Was Already Recovering

According to the Case-Shiller Indes, housing market has bounced off its bottom and recovery is already underway. But the Case-Shiller Index is flawed.

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21Oct2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
Luxury Home Market Makes Big Gains; Jumbo Mortgages Pave The Path Thumbnail

Luxury Home Market Makes Big Gains; Jumbo Mortgages Pave The Path

Forget the "weak market" talk. Home resales improve across all price points nationwide -- even for luxury homes. The jumbo market is thriving.

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20Oct2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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The Half-Truth In The Housing Starts Data

With its Housing Starts coverage, the press told just half of the story -- and not the half that matters to buyers and seller. Here's what you need to know.

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05Oct2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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Despite Low Mortgage Rates, Fewer Homes Under Contract

Despite low mortgage rates, home sales are slowing nationwide. Here's what buyers and seller should watch for.

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29Sep2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
Case-Shiller Index : Summer 2011 Home Values Rebounded Thumbnail

Case-Shiller Index : Summer 2011 Home Values Rebounded

As more U.S. cities shows signs of a housing rebound, would you believe that Detroit is leading the way?

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27Sep2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
Luxury Housing Market Thriving On Low Jumbo Mortgage Rates Thumbnail

Luxury Housing Market Thriving On Low Jumbo Mortgage Rates

Jumbo home buyers save 27% on their monthly mortgage payment as compared to 2 years ago. It's no wonder the jumbo housing market is thriving. Not only are home prices down, but so are home payments.

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09Sep2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Real Estate Sales
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Some Housing Markets Rising As Much As 3.2 Percent

Has the housing market (finally) turned the proverbial corner? Data from a few months ago suggests it.

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