Economy: Page 72
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US rents continue to climb in January
Prices in some of the largest markets continue to fall while smaller markets like Providence, RI, Kansas City, MO, and Nashville, TN, see increases.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Chinese real estate investors eyeing the US look beyond New York, Los Angeles
An influx of information and continued recovery in many markets highlights investment potential.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 3, 2017 -
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Zillow: US housing value hit new high in 2016
The rise in the total value of the country's housing stock comes amid continued home-price increases.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 3, 2017 -
NAR: Pending home sales fall back in November
The post-election rise in interest rates has likely nixed the hoped-for impact of President-elect Trump's win for homebuying activity.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 28, 2016 -
S&P/Case-Shiller: Home prices keep climbing in October
Consumer confidence is high and unemployment is low, but experts fear the consequences of prices increasing faster than incomes and inflation.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 28, 2016 -
US housing affordability reaches 8-year low
Without more wage growth, housing affordability is likely to regress further this year amid expectations of interest rate increases.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 27, 2016 -
New homes financed with conventional mortgages hit highest level since 2008
Conventional financing for new-home purchases has continued to increase through the housing market’s recovery.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 27, 2016 -
New-home sales reach second-highest rate since early 2008
November's figures beat analyst expectations while putting more pressure on inventory.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Dodge Data: Construction starts fall for third-straight month
November's 6% drop emphasizes the volatile nature of starts in 2016.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Realtor.com's top 20 housing markets for December
The year is on track to close with a record-low number of for-sale homes.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Rents edge lower in some of the priciest US housing markets
The softening is partly due to concessions offered to fill projects where supply outpaces demand.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 23, 2016 -
DC apartment buildings to join Downtown Business Improvement District
The move comes as more people flock to the city's core.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Zillow: Home values increase at fastest pace since 2006
For-sale inventory continued to tighten in November, marking the 22nd-straight month of decline.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 23, 2016 -
10 affordable cities with high-paying job opportunities
A new report from personal finance website NerdWallet identifies potential new markets for housing growth.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Zillow adds iMessage function to its real estate app
Users now can send information on a property to their regular contacts via text.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Manhattan residential price growth to cool in 2017 as luxury slows
Other New York City boroughs should mostly see resale prices and rents increase.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Report: The share of young adults living with family highest in 75 years
Millennials are expected to double their current household count by 2025.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Existing-home sales hit highest level in nearly a decade
The strong report surprised analysts, who forecast sales to drop slightly in November.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Proposed CA bill would end tax break on second homes to fund affordable housing
Impacting roughly 31,000 Californians to the tune of $300 million, the move would direct the funds to a current program that finances affordable housing through tax credits.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Houston's housing market could be heating up again
Developer Long Lake Ltd. is planning its third community there and is optimistic for future demand in the energy-driven, cyclical region.
By Jeff Marcus • Dec. 21, 2016 -
US housing market value hits highest level since mid-2000s
Further mortgage interest rate increases could hamper growth, however.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Architecture billings stagnant in November as industry awaits effect of Trump presidency
November marked the second-consecutive month of increasing demand for design services.
By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 21, 2016 -
US mortgage rates continue to climb
The latest Freddie Mac survey was compiled before the Federal Reserve Board’s decision last week to raise interest rates.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 20, 2016 -
MO governor-elect blasts public funding plan for St. Louis soccer stadium
The proposal would require up to $80 million from taxpayers for a 20,000-seat, $200 million MLS stadium.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Pew: US homeownership rate drop sharper for younger households
Much of the decline comes from fewer renters becoming homeowners rather than homeowners leaving the market due to financial troubles.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 20, 2016
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