Housing

Alcoa Will China Hurt?

georgeg — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:33:00 -0500

Alcoa (AA) if 2009 was all about demand destruction then 2010 should be about demand recovery. Commercial airlines, housing and auto’s all continue to be major question marks. read more »

Canada’s housing market didn’t collapse and your agent will work for food

johnk — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:27:53 -0500

The question is raised: Canada is close to the United States (only Russia is closer) and the United States is its biggest trading partner (and, vice versa) and its banking systems are somewhat similar read more »

Tucson MLS Statistics for October 2009

Dave Smith — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:51 -0500

The stats are out for October and the closed transactions for the month were strong. I’ve asked around about the impact of the First Time home buyer tax credit, but no one tracks this data. read more »

Fannie Mae Announces "Lease for Deed" Program

Calculated Risk — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:20:00 -0500

From Fannie Mae: Fannie Mae Announces Deed for Lease™ Program Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) is implementing the Deed for Lease™ Program under which qualifying homeowners facing foreclosure will be able read more »

Construction Spending increases in August

Calculated Risk — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:26:00 -0400

We started the year looking for two key construction spending stories: a likely bottom for residential construction spending, and the collapse in private non-residential construction. read more »

The Other Real Estate Crisis

larry — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:32:00 -0400

Phoenix Real Estate Year-Over-Year Sales Increase For Seventh Straight Month - As foreclosed home sales fall, year-over-year home sales in Phoenix have continued to climb for seven straight months. read more »

2003 and Bust

Zach Ovall — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:32:17 -0400

We are seeing more discretionary sellers with significant equity trying to exit the market. Is this the beginning of capitulation? read more »

Possible deduction for Chinese drywall

kayb — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:32:54 -0400

Owning a home is the American pain. I mean dream. Wait, no. I mean pain. Don't get me wrong. The hubby and I have been homeowners most of our married life. read more »

Foreclosures are Spoilers

Dave Smith — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:34:00 -0400

A True Tree House Here is the real issue with foreclosures and sellers. read more »

New Home Sales: Record Low for May

Calculated Risk — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:34:00 -0400

The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 342 thousand. This is essentially the same as the revised rate of 344 thousand in April. read more »