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April 5, 2013 10:11 AM
Construction leads overall employment growth

While overall national employment disappointed in March, according to the Department of Labor, residential construction growth showed noteworthy improvement.

"That’s not surprising. We’ve seen homebuilding pick up tenfold over the past year...

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April 5, 2013 09:37 AM
Construction leads overall employment growth

While overall national employment disappointed in March, according to the Department of Labor, residential construction growth showed noteworthy improvement.

"That’s not surprising. We’ve seen homebuilding pick up tenfold over the past year...

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April 4, 2013 05:53 AM
Best cities for buying single-family rentals

Buying a single-family property and renting it out can certainly be profitable, but monthly yield is largely determined by local home prices and market dynamics.

To steer investors in the right direction, RealtyTrac just released its list of the top 20 single-family rental markets.

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April 3, 2013 03:08 PM
Coldwell Banker expands in Florida, acquires two companies

Coldwell Banker Real Estate announced it has acquired the assets of two Florida companies, allowing the firm to expand its reach in the market.

The two companies are Pruitt Real Estate, which has approximately 70 sales...

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April 3, 2013 09:58 AM
Builder, land bank partner to revive Cleveland

The housing crisis left Ohio's Cuyahoga County with numerous vacant and distressed properties, but a builder is now working alongside the region's land bank to revive the area.

The Cuyahoga Land Bank recently partnered with the St. Clair...

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April 3, 2013 09:38 AM
Builder, land bank partner to revive Cleveland

The housing crisis left Ohio's Cuyahoga County with numerous vacant and distressed properties, but a builder is now working alongside the region's land bank to revive the area.

The Cuyahoga Land Bank recently partnered with the St. Clair...

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April 3, 2013 07:00 AM
CoreLogic: Home prices rise the most in seven years

February home prices rose 10.2% from year ago levels, the largest annual gain in nearly seven years and the 12th consecutive month of national home price growth, CoreLogic said Wednesday.

The real estate analytics firm attributes the steep rise to rapid price appreciation...

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April 2, 2013 09:06 AM
Demand for vacation homes on the rise

More consumers are seeking the relaxation of getting away, as vacation-home sales rose 10.1% to 553,000 in 2012 from 502,000 in 2011, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.

When surveyed, buyers listed a number of...

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April 2, 2013 02:01 AM
Home prices expected to remain positive in 2013

Home prices nationwide are going into the second quarter on solid ground and are expected to remain positive throughout the year, according to data from Clear Capital.

For the nation, the three-quarter forecast is 1.7%, which would bring...

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April 1, 2013 12:38 PM
NAHB: Homebuyers can afford higher-priced homes

The National Association of Home Builders is convincing buyers that they can afford a higher-priced new home by utilizing data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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April 1, 2013 09:08 AM
Builder Taylor Morrison gears up for IPO

Homebuilder Taylor Morrison plans to raise as much as $524 million in an initial public offering, seeking to take advantage of a revival in the housing market.

The nation’s sixth largest homebuilder will offer 23.8 million shares at somewhere between $20 and $22 per share...

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March 28, 2013 12:07 PM
Housing market surge may wane in time

The outlook for housing continues to remain positive, with economists predicting a sustainability that may last for years. But don't expect housing to pull all of the nation's economic weight going forward, as the housing recovery, may only be temporarily accelerated.

In an updated...

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March 27, 2013 12:14 PM
Analysts: Price appreciation is here for the long haul

Patterns in home price appreciation point to an investor-led recovery, analysts suggest. But many are questioning whether it’s a short-lived phenomenon or just the beginning of a long-term trend.

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March 27, 2013 02:58 PM
Analysts: Price appreciation is here for the long haul

Patterns in home price appreciation point to an investor-led recovery, analysts suggest. But many are questioning whether it’s a short-lived phenomenon or just the beginning of a long-term trend.

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March 27, 2013 09:00 AM
Not enough homes: Sales down on low inventory

Pending home sales remain flat, according to the National Association of Realtors. But, it's not due to lack of demand, but rather the lack of decent product to sell.

Despite limited choices for buyers, home sales remain at relatively high levels.

"Only new home...

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