| Existing-Home Sales Rise In February |
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WASHINGTON , March 23, 2009 - Existing-home sales increased in February, reversing losses in January. Even so, sales activity remains relatively soft, reflecting additional layoffs and buyers waiting for housing provisions in the economic stimulus package to take effect, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...
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| Gain Seen In Pending Home Sales, Housing Affordability Sets New Record |
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WASHINGTON, April 01, 2009 Pending home sales have edged up, hinting at a possible pickup of sales activity in coming months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...
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| Pending Home Sales Down but Housing Affordability at Record |
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WASHINGTON, March 03, 2009 Pending home sales declined on the heels of a weakening economy and with some buyers waiting for clarity on housing stimulus provisions, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...
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| Are you PreApproved or PreQualified? |
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Smart buyers know that starting the mortgage process early in their search for a home can make for a much smoother real estate transaction. However, simply corresponding with a mortgage lender before you make an offer on a property isn’t enough. You have two options available to you when you contact a lender prequalification and preapproval. Both may place you in a potentially stronger buying position, but they mean very different things. More...
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| What do Texas Homeowners Care About? |
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Most Texans know that Realtors are there to help you buy or sell your home. But many folks may not realize the role that Texas Realtors play in advocating for public policies benefiting homeowners. Earlier this year, the Texas Association of Realtors commissioned a telephone survey of Texas homeowners. More...
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| New-Home Sales Rise 4.7% |
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February's rise in new home sales is another positive sign that the housing market is improving. Good deals on foreclosures and distressed properties are fueling interest. More...
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| Agritourism: From New England to Baja at 10 Luxury Farm Retreats |
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"Geotourists” – travelers seeking culturally authentic experiences that preserve ecological and cultural environments – have found a new venue. Long popular in Europe, farm vacations in the U.S. give guests a chance to connect with barnyard animals and heirloom vegetable gardens amid rolling pastures. View SlideShow...
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| Home with a Concert Hall |
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$24 million home perched on a hillside with panoramic vistas, 5 floors, 18,000 square feet of curved wood, floor-to-ceiling glass describes this amazing home that includes a concert hall. Jim Stewart, classical violinist and author of calculus textbooks, builds his dream home. View Slideshow...
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Existing Home Sales
(February)
4.72 million units* |
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Existing Home Median Price
(February)
$165,400 |
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Housing Starts
(February)
583,000 units* |
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New Home Sales
(February)
309,000 units* |
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*seasonally adjusted annual rate
Source NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. |
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Metropolitan Prices & State Sales |
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| National Home Sales |
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Homes
4,720,000 |
Single Family
4,230,000 |
Condo/Co-op
490,000 |
| vs. last month: |
 5.1% |
4.4% |
11.4% |
| vs. last year: |
 -4.6% |
-3.6% |
-13.1% |
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| National Sales Price of Homes |
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| Regional Home Sales |
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U.S.
4,720,000 |
Northeast
740,000 |
Midwest
1,040,000 |
South
1,740,000 |
West
1,200,000 |
| vs. last month: |
5.1% |
15.6% |
1.0% |
6.1% |
2.6% |
| vs. last year: |
-4.6% |
-14.9% |
-14.0% |
-11.2% |
30.4% |
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| Regional Sales Price of Homes |
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U.S.
$165,400 |
Northeast
$251,200 |
Midwest
$131,000 |
South
$146,700 |
West
$204,600 |
| vs. last year: |
-15.5% |
-4.8% |
-7.8% |
-10.0% |
-30.3% |
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| Regional Single Family Home Sales |
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U.S.
4,230,000 |
Northeast
550,000 |
Midwest
970,000 |
South
1,600,000 |
West
1,110,000 |
| vs. last month: |
4.4% |
14.6% |
1.0% |
4.6% |
2.8% |
| vs. last year: |
-3.6% |
-14.1% |
-11.0% |
-11.6% |
30.6% |
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| Regional Sales Price of Single-Family Homes |
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U.S.
$164,600 |
Northeast
$260,100 |
Midwest
$129,600 |
South
$147,900 |
West
$207,700 |
| vs. last year: |
-15.0% |
-5.1% |
-5.4% |
-9.3% |
-30.0% |
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| Regional Condo/Co-Op Sales |
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U.S.
490,000 |
Northeast
190,000 |
Midwest
70,000 |
South
140,000 |
West
90,000 |
| vs. last month: |
11.4% |
18.8% |
0.0% |
27.3% |
0.0% |
| vs. last year: |
-13.1% |
-17.0% |
-39.1% |
-4.1% |
21.6% |
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| Regional Sales Price of Condo/Co-ops |
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U.S.
$172,200 |
Northeast
$225,300 |
Midwest
$150,800 |
South
$132,800 |
West
$165,800 |
| vs. last year: |
-18.7% |
-5.0% |
-23.4% |
-20.5% |
-31.5% |
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