APRIL 2009 Newsletter
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What's Happening in Local Markets?
Local Market Reports for 150 Metropolitan Housing Markets *Local Prices & State Sales
*Prepared by National Association of REALTORS®
**Prepared by Clarus MarketMetrics
Sam Orlando Messages
Don't miss a great investment opportunity! With the combination of great home deals along with great interest rates, it is a great time to buy. If you are an investor and have cash in the bank, or looking for great deal on a home to live in. It is a great time.
Don't miss a great investment opportunity! With the combination of great home deals along with great interest rates, it is a great time to buy. If you are an investor and have cash in the bank, or looking for great deal on a home to live in. It is a great time.
Great opportunities are available for both investors and owner occupants. The combination of great home deals along with great interest rates equals great time to buy. more...
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National Real Estate Market Update
Existing-Home Sales Rise In February
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...
Gain Seen In Pending Home Sales, Housing Affordability Sets New Record
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...
Pending Home Sales Down but Housing Affordability at Record
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...
National Real Estate Market Articles
Source:NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
March 2009 Existing Home Statistics
Source: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
Metropolitan Prices & State Sales
View Prices / % Changes for 159 Cities & Metropolitan Areas
Economists' Commentaries provide an in-depth look at trends and current news related to housing and the real estate market.
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Consumer Tips & Cool Properties
Are you PreApproved or PreQualified?
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...
What do Texas Homeowners Care About?
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...
New-Home Sales Rise 4.7%
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...
Agritourism: From New England to Baja at 10 Luxury Farm Retreats
"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...
Home with a Concert Hall
$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...
Mortgage Rates
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National
Housing Indicators
Existing Home Sales (February) 4.72 million units*
Existing Home Median Price (February) $165,400
Housing Starts (February) 583,000 units*
New Home Sales (February) 309,000 units*
*seasonally adjusted annual rate SourceNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
National
Economic Indicators
Homeownership Rate
4th Qtr 08
4th Qtr 07
67.5%
67.8%
The homeownership rate in the fourth quarter 2008 (67.5 percent) was not statistically differerent from the fourth quarter 2007 rate (67.8 percent). No region showed a significant change from corresponding rates in the fourth quarter 2007.
New Home Sales
Feb 09
Jan 09
+4.7%
-13.2%
Sales of new one-family houses in February 2009 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 337,000. This is 4.7% above the revised January 2009 estimate of 322,000.
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Don't miss a great investment opportunity! With the combination of great home deals along with great interest rates, it is a great time to buy. If you are an investor and have cash in the bank, or looking for great deal on a home to live in. It is a great time.
Metropolitan Prices & State Sales
National Home Sales
5.1%
-4.6%
