Economy: Page 96
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Pre-recession housing boomtowns struggle to recover
Home prices might not get back to normal in some California and Florida cities for a decade.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014 -
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Chinese investors pump $22 billion into California housing market
Though activity could taper off if the Chinese or U.S. governments tighten restrictions involving foreign buyers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014 -
Housing economists predict overall good year for single-family production
2015 and 2016 look even better, housing specialists said during an NAHB webinar.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014 -
Family, mortgage debt keep Boomers from moving far from home
Most are remodeling or buying larger homes, not downsizing, a new report reveals.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 30, 2014 -
The GDP is growing, with no help from the housing market
Growth in housing, business investment, and consumer spending were down.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 30, 2014 -
High incomes, access to credit contribute to housing prices
A new analysis points to a low-income Seattle neighborhood whose homes sell for half the citywide average.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 29, 2014 -
College debt is major obstacle to homeownership, recent grads say
Their reluctance to buy their first houses will affect the economy as long as they’re paying off student loans.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Homes in foreclosure drop 34.3% in a year
A dip from August to September marks the 35th straight month of year-over-year declines.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 29, 2014 -
NYC construction spending matches 2007-2008 levels
High-end homebuilding accounts for much of the activity.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Skyrocketing home prices in UK have residents looking elsewhere
More than 20% of would-be homebuyers in the UK would consider moving to another country if it meant they could find affordable property.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
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Home prices inch up in August
Still growing, slow-rising housing values indicate a continuing recovery.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Rate of homeownership dips to 19-year low
More would-be first-time buyers are opting to rent instead of buy.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Sales of existing homes dip as sellers wait for prices to rebound
Fewer sellers believe now is a good time to sell their property.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Unmarried millenials could be slowing the housing recovery
But those who are getting married are buying homes in record numbers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Home sales inch upward in September
The Census Bureau has revised the huge August gains substantially downward.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 27, 2014 -
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The Top 10 real estate trends for 2015
PwC's Emerging Trends in Real Estate forecasts outlines what builders, realtors, and investors can expect.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
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Higher home prices, recovering economy lead to good 3rd quarter for Pulte
Housing analysts consider the big builder’s performance a barometer of the industry.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Construction companies continue to have hard time filling jobs
Shortages of laborers, trades, and even execs are most severe in the Southeast.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
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Round-up of Women in Construction Conference 2014
The ninth-annual conference saw a record number of attendees, and contained a big announcement.
By Mattie Quinn • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Study: Fewer people under 40 own homes
Younger families recovered less of their wealth since the recession than other age groups.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Big Oil poaching construction workers in boom towns
Residential builders in North Dakota, Texas and Colorado are the hardest-hit.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Reduced mortgage rates haven't attracted homebuyers
But applications for refinancing jumped to their highest level since November.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
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Mortgage down payments could drop as low as 3%
New federal rules are expected to make it easier for homeowners to qualify for loans.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Fitch report: Home sales, starts to improve in 2015
Ups and downs over the past few months should even out by end of this year, it states.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Nonresidential construction starts up in September
Commercial, utility projects outpace residential building, a new report says.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014
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