Category Archives: Housing Analysis

Case-Shiller Shows Uneven Recovery For U.S. Housing

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Cottingham

Recent data suggests that the U.S. housing market is in recovery, albeit an uneven one. Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Index Remains Strong Into Spring

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Cottingham

The housing market took a step back in February, but remains near post-Recession highs. Continue reading →

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New Home Sales Slip In February

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Cottingham

Sales of new homes fell to the lowest levels in four months last month. Continue reading →

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Building Permits On The Rise

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Cottingham

The new construction housing market appears primed for growth. Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Stay Strong; Spring Season Underway

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Cottingham

Despite sparse home inventory, the National Association of REALTORS reports that 4.59 million “existing homes” were sold in February on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. Continue reading →

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Buyer Foot Traffic Through New Construction Up Nearly Threefold Since 2009

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Cottingham

Home builder confidence in the newly-built, single-family housing market remains high. Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Volume Slated To Rise This Spring

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Cottingham

After a series of months during which volume was low, foreclosure filings have started to rise again. Continue reading →

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Case-Shiller Index Shows Home Values Rising In Detroit

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Cottingham

Standard & Poors released its December 2011 Case-Shiller Index this week. Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Rise To 22-Month High

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Cottingham

The Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior. Continue reading →

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New Home Supply Falls To 5.6 Months

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Cottingham

321,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. 7 of 10 new homes sold for less than $300,000. Continue reading →

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