Pending home sales ease slightly but still above average
NAR expects sales to tick up in the second half of the year
by Teke Wiggin Jul 28
We're on the edge of a terrific economic expansion, there's just one thing holding us back
When incomes start to rise, everything else will fall into place
by Lou Barnes Jul 25
Housing markets poised to regain some lost momentum
Rebound in sales expected to continue into 2015
by Teke Wiggin Jul 24
The week's horrors were just a sideshow for financial markets
Lingering doubts about strength of the 'recovery'
by Lou Barnes Jul 18
Lack of Fed consensus on future intentions a little unsettling
Minutes show chaotic disagreement on how to tighten
by Lou Barnes Jul 11
Demand for purchase mortgages down 10 percent from a year ago
ARM loans accounted for 8 percent of home loan requests
by Teke Wiggin Jul 9
Don't count on Federal Reserve to hike rates until there's upward pressure on wages
Increase in short-term rates won't necessarily translate into higher mortgage rates
by Lou Barnes Jul 7
Why rising home prices are not a bad thing
Cheap credit means homes are still affordable, but incomes must keep pace with inflation
by Lou Barnes Jun 27
The return of the home as ATM
Increase in HELOCs, lower lending standards are warning signs of another housing bubble
Buyers' concerns about the economy may hold back housing
Share of people who say now is a good time to sell hits all-time high in Fannie Mae survey
by Teke Wiggin Jun 9
With US economy on the mend, trouble elsewhere helping keep a lid on interest rates
Long-term interest rates staying in new range after surprise drop
by Lou Barnes Jun 6
US employment finally back to pre-bust levels, latest report 'no game changer' for housing
Fannie Mae: Income growth needed to boost consumer confidence, housing
by Inman Jun 6
Home price appreciation expected to cool by half
CoreLogic: April's gains slowest rate of appreciation in 14 months
by Inman Jun 3
Political potholes will make the road back to economic progress a rocky one
Next president must understand and appeal to the center
by Lou Barnes May 23
There are no quick fixes for inventory shortages, but market is moving in the right direction
Many homeowners are still underwater, builders gearing up as foreclosure activity has slowed
by Rick Sharga May 23