July 28, 2011 Comments Off on Contracts to buy homes rose in June for 2nd month
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose for a second month in June. But the gain was not enough to signal a rebound in the weak housing market. The National Association of Realtors says ...
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Read More »July 20, 2011 Comments Off on Home sales on pace for worst showing in 14 years
WASHINGTON — Halfway through 2011, people are buying homes at the weakest pace in 14 years. Sales of previously occupied homes fell in June for a third straight month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.77 million homes, the ...
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Read More »May 26, 2011 Comments Off on Fixed mortgage rates fall to 2011 lows
NEW YORK — Fixed mortgage rates hit the lowest point of the year for the third straight week. Freddie Mac says the average rate on the 30-year loan fell to 4.60 percent from 4.61 percent. That’s the lowest point since ...
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Read More »May 19, 2011 Comments Off on Home sales dropped in April, foreclosures declined
WASHINGTON — Fewer people purchased previously occupied homes in April. Activity among first-time homebuyers increased and foreclosure sales declined, but those factors weren’t enough to signal a recovery in the weak housing market. Sales of previously occupied homes fell 0.8 ...
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Read More »March 21, 2011 Comments Off on Home sales fell 9.6 pct. in February
WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans bought previously occupied homes in February and those who did purchased them at steep discounts. The weak sales and rise in foreclosures pushed home prices down to their lowest level in nearly 9 years. The National ...
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Read More »February 23, 2011 Comments Off on Foreclosures, cash deals lifted January home sales
WASHINGTON — More people bought previously occupied homes in January. But sales surged on a rising number of foreclosures and all-cash deals, and not first-time home-buyers. The rising number of distressed sales forced home prices down to their lowest level ...
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Read More »February 23, 2011 Comments Off on Foreclosures, cash deals lifted January home sales
WASHINGTON — More people bought previously occupied homes in January. But sales surged on a rising number of foreclosures and all-cash deals, and not first-time home-buyers. The rising number of distressed sales forced home prices down to their lowest level ...
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