U.S. Housing

U.S. Housing

Higher Home Prices Lead to More Sales

If home prices edge higher, the housing market will see higher home sales, according to a new paper by two senior economists with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The economists note that it’s not that the higher prices entice buyers as much as the higher prices entice owners to sell
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From Negative Equity 2.5M Mortgages Emerge

More home owners are edging above water with their mortgages: 2.5 million U.S. properties emerged from underwater or negative equity in the second quarter, according to CoreLogic. The total number of residential properties with a mortgage with equity stands at 41.5 million. However, some home
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Under HAMP more Homeowners are Receiving Principal Reductions

As of September, more than 1.2 million homeowners have received a permanent modification through the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), according to Treasury Those granted permanent relief through HAMP are saving approximately $547 on their mortgage payments each month--almost a 40
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For some it’s easier to get a mortgage

Make no mistake: Mortgage credit is still very tight by historical standards, and only borrowers with the most pristine credit and healthy down payments can get the lowest rates. But there are signs that the noose is loosening, if only slightly, in response to lower mortgage volume. Volume has
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New home buyers could be dissuade by rising mortgage rates

A sharp rise in mortgage rates over the last few weeks means it may be too late for some homeowners to benefit from a refinance. This just as thousands were gaining equity in their homes and finally becoming eligible. At the same time, the still-low rates are encouraging some renters to buy
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Homes Sales Fall As Housing Becomes Less Affordable

Well it shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise. Sales of previously owned homes fell 1.9% in September from a month earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors, as the summertime spike in mortgage rates pressured activity and housing affordability
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Prices for Housing in U.S. Cities is on the Rise

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in August from a year ago by the most since February 2006 as stronger demand boosted values. The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property prices in 20 cities increased 12.8 percent from August 2012, more than forecast, after a 12.3 percent gain in the year ended
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Beating expectations, pending home sales are on the rise

Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes rose more than expected in October, a sign the housing market recovery advanced into the fourth quarter despite a mammoth storm and concerns over looming tax hikes. The National Association of Realtors said on Thursday its Pending Home Sales Index,
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12 Straight Months of Increases in Home Values

National home values rose by 1.1% in October from September, the largest monthly gain in seven years, according to a report released Wednesday by Zillow, the online real-estate information company. It’s the first time housing markets have posted 12 straight monthly gains in the Zillow survey
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Mortgage rates are falling to record lows again

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The nation's extremely favorable mortgage rates sank even lower this week, setting records for both the 30-year and 15-year fixed rate loans. The 30-year fell to 3.31% from 3.34% last week, according to Freddie Mac (FMCC, Fortune 500), the government controlled mortgage
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