CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider, today released its April 2015 CoreLogic Home Price Index which shows that home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased by 6.8 percent in April 2015 compared with April 2014. This change represents 38 months of consecutive year-over-year increases in home prices … [Read more...] about National homes prices rose by 6.8 percent year over year in April 2015
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Commercial market continues recovery
While the commercial market still faces its share of challenges, Realtors specializing in commercial real estate expressed confidence in the marked improvement seen in the market over the last year at a commercial economic issues and trends forum at the Realtors Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo. National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun led a panel … [Read more...] about Commercial market continues recovery
Experts: Easier-to-get mortgages may not draw more buyers
Most experts surveyed in the latest Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey said it's going to get easier to get a mortgage in the next several years, but they were divided about whether that would spur more renters to buy homes. The survey, sponsored quarterly by Zillow and conducted by Pulsenomics LLCi, asked panelists about their expectations for mortgage availability, home … [Read more...] about Experts: Easier-to-get mortgages may not draw more buyers
As pending home sales dip, industry economist foresees rise in first-time buyers
Pending home sales slowed modestly in August but contract signings remain at their second-highest level over the past year, according to the National Association of Realtors. All major regions experienced declines except for the West, which rose for the fourth consecutive month. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, fell 1.0 … [Read more...] about As pending home sales dip, industry economist foresees rise in first-time buyers