Economy: Page 102
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It's cheaper to own home than rent: Trulia
Low mortgage interest rates and rising rents have turned the tables.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
September housing starts up 6.3%
Combined with strong consumer confidence, the outlook for a strong housing recovery is improving.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 19, 2014 -
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Non-residential starts fall in September
An end-of-season decline is not unusual, as starts tend to spike during the summer.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Black homeowners see greater decline in home values than whites, Hispanics
Researchers find that the housing recovery has been slower in areas with large African-American populations.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
After optimistic outlooks, home builder confidence drops
Though the dip in optimism brings the confidence level to a more normal range, NAHB’s president says.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
London real estate prices reach record high
Housing values topped 500,000-pound mark in July.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Multifamily tenants span age, income levels
‘Renters by choice’ are a growing segment of apartment dwellers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are apartment complex amenities the future of single family communities?
Money isn't the only reason people rent—the lifestyle of multifamily complexes is also enticing.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Toll Brothers might reconsider building in Toronto
A prior decision to stay out of the market was ‘a missed opportunity,’ the CEO says now.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Study: Homes in New England are the most expensive in the country
A new NAHB study the shows differences among U.S. regions in home prices, sizes, and features.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Hourly wages for construction workers rise
Those who changed jobs increased their salaries more than employees who stayed put.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Housing market could strengthen this fall
More inventory and spots of heavy activity could contribute to better-than-usual autumn activity.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Builders sweeten new home deals with expensive incentives
Desperate times call for deep discounts and irresistible perks
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Wells Fargo economists predict housing market will respond well to growing economy
Low unemployment and healthy consumer spending indicate potential homebuyers are becoming confident.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014 -
Home Depot forecasts 5% growth in sales this year
The home-improvement chain is expecting brisk business from remodeling contractors and DIY-ers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014 -
The next generation of skyscrapers: Made with wood?
The architect of the proposed world’s tallest wood building is giving away an instruction manual.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Mortgage lending restrictions cause 83% of home builders to lose sales
In a new NAHB survey, half of single-family builders described lending as ‘tight.’
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
After summertime doubts, consumers show optimism in September
The results of Fannie Mae’s latest National Housing Survey point to a good news for 2015.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Former Fed chair can't refinance his rowhouse
Ben Bernanke calls tight credit standards ‘excessive.’
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Does the end of foreclosure financing program signal a healthier market?
Fannie Mae’s HomePath made quick loans with low down payments to buyers of REO properties.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
4 of 5 most 'overpriced' cities are in California, Trulia says
But Austin, TX, tops the list, with an average home price of $300,000.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Housing demand spells success for manufacturers of household furniture
Wooden bedroom furniture imports have risen consistently for a year.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
More homeowners have positive equity than a year ago
44 million households owe less on their mortgages than their homes are worth.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Construction industry adds 16,000 jobs in September
Builders continue to have trouble filling positions due to a lack of qualified applicants.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Mortgage exec says tight credit squeezing millennials out of housing market
A former assistant secretary of housing recommends loosening credit requirements for first-time buyers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 2, 2014
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