Existing Home Sales

Existing Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

by David Lukas January 24, 2012

According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, December’s Existing Home Sales climbed by 120,00 units overall from the month prior on its way to an 11-month high.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 23, 2012

by David Lukas January 23, 2012

The outlook for the U.S. economy improved last week, taking the mortgage bond market with it. For the first time this year, conforming mortgage rates rose from one week to the next.

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Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100

by David Lukas December 30, 2011

Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 27, 2011

by David Lukas December 27, 2011

Mortgage markets worsened last week on renewed optimism from the Eurozone, additional evidence of a U.S. economic recovery, and ongoing strength in housing.

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Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong

by David Lukas December 22, 2011

Home resales moved to a 10-month high in November, the latest in a series of strong showings from the housing sector.

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More Housing Strength : Pending Home Sales Surged In October

by David Lukas December 2, 2011

After 3 consecutive months of easing, the Pending Home Sales Index jumped 10 percent in October, lending credence to the belief that housing is in recovery.

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More Sales, Less Inventory : Home Prices Headed Higher?

by David Lukas November 23, 2011

The housing market continues to signal that a broad rebound is underway. In October, despite sparse home inventory, the number of properties sold increased 1.4% nationwide.

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Pending Home Sales Index Slips For 4th Straight Month

by David Lukas October 28, 2011

Nationwide, fewer homes are going under contract to sell.

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Despite 18% Contract Failure Rate, Home Resales Stay Strong

by David Lukas October 21, 2011

According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, September’s Existing Home Sales eased by 150,000 units, falling to 4.91 million units nationwide.

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Existing Home Sales Jump; Home Supplies Falling

by David Lukas September 27, 2011

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, Existing Home Sales rose 8 percent in August.

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