Real Estate News Archives
August 2011
- Freddie Mac: Interest rates increase, following bond yields
According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for the nation's mortgages increased during the week ending August 25, after dipping to record lows the previous week.August 31st, 2011 1:54am - MBA: Mortgage application volume declines
In its weekly report, the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed the total volume of home loan applications declined during the week ending August 19, as its Purchase Index fell to its lowest level in 15 years.August 30th, 2011 5:15am - Existing-home sales decline during July
According to a recent report conducted by the National Association of Realtors, the monthly total of existing-home sales during July declined from the previous month, as transactions in the South and West fell.August 29th, 2011 1:44am - New-home sales forecast to increase during July
A recent survey of economists conducted by FactSet revealed an optimistic outlook for new-home sales during July.August 26th, 2011 2:38am - MBA: Mortgage delinquencies slightly up during second quarter
According to a recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association, the national volume of homeowners behind on their mortgage payments slightly increased during the second quarter.August 25th, 2011 3:37am - 'Long, cold winter' ahead for nation's housing sector
According to a recent report from Altos Research, the nation's housing sector did not perform well during the summer, which may be a signal for an underwhelming winter season.August 23rd, 2011 6:37am - Report: National shadow inventory decreasing
A recent report from Standard & Poor's revealed the nation's shadow inventory decreased during the second quarter, which presents a ray of optimism for the country's housing market.August 22nd, 2011 6:37am - National mortgage delinquencies rise during July
According to a report conducted by Lender Processing Services, the national rate of mortgage delinquencies grew during July.August 19th, 2011 3:00am - Residential construction numbers fluctuate during July
According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, residential construction figures showed fluctuations during July.August 18th, 2011 8:50am - Mortgage rates hit 50-year lows
Freddie Mac's most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending August 18 revealed continued declines for the nation's home loan interest rates.August 18th, 2011 8:49am - Houston home sales increase during July
According to a report from the Houston Association of Realtors, the region's real estate market continued its recent success, recording gains in several categories during July.August 17th, 2011 7:00am - MBA: Mortgage applications increase markedly
According to the most recent weekly survey conducted by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the national total of home loan applications increased again, growing by 4.1 percent for the week ending August 12.August 17th, 2011 6:57am - Houston retail job sector continues to grow
According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Houston continues to be among the nation's leaders in terms of job growth.August 16th, 2011 9:43am - Houston land brokers maintain optimism
A recent report from Houston Association of Realtors revealed optimism among the region's land brokers has risen lately.August 16th, 2011 9:41am - Report: Mortgage defaults improving
According to a report conducted by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, the Urban Institute and the Center for Housing Policy, the nation's serious delinquency rate for mortgages is improving.August 16th, 2011 9:40am - Metro prices down during second quarter
According to the recent quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors, the prices of homes for sale in the nation's metro areas were down during the second quarter.August 15th, 2011 7:17am - Tighter lending requirements leading to fewer first-time buyers
According to a recent RISMedia report, the nation's tighter lending requirements are preventing first-time homebuyers from entering the market.August 15th, 2011 7:16am - Mortgage rates may soon arise due to economy
A report from The Wall Street Journal explained that, due to the recent economic turmoil, the country's low interest rates for mortgages may soon rise.August 15th, 2011 7:14am - Regional economy in Texas improving at moderate rate
According to a recent report compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the state's economy showed moderate improvement during the second quarter, despite being slightly down from the previous three-month period.August 12th, 2011 3:43am - Houston among nation's top college cities for real estate investments
According to a recent report from the online real estate information company Move Inc., Houston is one of the top-five college cities in the nation for real estate investors.August 12th, 2011 3:41am - Oil company moving headquarters to Houston
According to a recent report from the Houston Business Journal, a major oil company is moving its headquarters to Houston, which may provide more jobs for local residents.August 12th, 2011 3:40am - National foreclosure activity down 4 percent in July
According to RealtyTrac's most recent U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, the number of properties nationwide receiving foreclosure filings during the month was down 4 percent.August 11th, 2011 4:07am - Jobless claims decline nationwide to begin August
The U.S. Department of Labor's most recent unemployment report revealed jobless claims declined significantly for the week ending August 6.August 11th, 2011 4:05am - Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates continue to fall amid economic turmoil
According to Freddie Mac's most recent Weekly Primary Mortgage Survey, interest rates for home loans continued to decline, reaching record lows, amid the nation's economic turmoil.August 11th, 2011 4:03am - National mortgage delinquencies record greatest decline since recession
According to a recent report from TransUnion, the total number of delinquent mortgages nationwide fell by the largest percentage since the recession ended.August 10th, 2011 4:11am - Obama administration's July scorecard shows mixed trends
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released its July Housing Scorecard, which revealed mixed signals regarding the country's real estate market in June.August 10th, 2011 4:02am - MBA: Mortgage applications rise significantly to start August
According to the most recent data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the total volume of home loan applications increased significantly during the week ending August 5.August 10th, 2011 4:00am - Houston among nation's top-five markets for job growth
According to a recent report analyzing figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Houston was among the five most-improved markets in terms of job growth during the second quarter.August 9th, 2011 4:04am - Hopes of housing recovery disappearing amid latest economic setbacks
According to a CNNMoney article, the latest economic turmoil has all but assured a housing market recovery will not be taking place during 2011.August 9th, 2011 4:02am - National home prices decline during second quarter
According to Zillow's Real Estate Market Report for the second quarter, national home prices were down on a quarterly and yearly basis.August 9th, 2011 4:01am - Report: New home market in Houston struggles during second quarter
According to a recent report released by Metrostudy, the Houston real estate market experienced some fluctuations during the second quarter.August 8th, 2011 3:25am - Expert: Job market recovery 'key' for real estate growth
In a recent interview with The Huffington Post, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, expressed confidence in the country's real estate market.August 8th, 2011 3:23am - Home prices show monthly increase in June
According to its Home Data Index Market Report, Clear Capital revealed home prices during the most recent rolling quarter showed a gain of 4.1 percent compared the previous three-month period.August 5th, 2011 2:48am - Homeownership sinks to lowest level in decades
According to a report conducted by the Census Bureau, the nation's level of homeownership sank significantly during the second quarter.August 5th, 2011 2:47am - Delinquent commercial mortgages reach record level during July
According to recent information released by Trepp LLC, the level of delinquencies for commercial mortgages during July reached record levels.August 5th, 2011 2:45am - Texas employment improves significantly during June
According to a recent report from The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the state's job sector recorded a significant improvement in terms of adding positions during June.August 4th, 2011 7:34am - Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates decline amid economic debates
According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending August 4, interest rates for mortgages fell to new lows this year.August 4th, 2011 7:32am - Texas among nation's best performing markets during June
According to a recent report from CoreLogic, national home prices during June were 0.7 percent, representing the third straight month of gains on a monthly basis.August 4th, 2011 7:30am - Expert: Greater Houston economy set to grow significantly during next 25 years
According to economist Ray Perryman, the Greater Houston economy is set to record significant growth during the next quarter century.August 3rd, 2011 6:46am - End of shuttle era affecting local real estate market in Houston
A recent article in the Houston Chronicle explained that the recent end of NASA's shuttle program in the city has begun to affect the city's real estate market.August 3rd, 2011 6:44am - MBA: Mortgage application volume grows during most recent week
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, the total volume of mortgage activity was up for the week ending July 29.August 3rd, 2011 6:43am - Demand for rentals outpacing that of homeownership
A recent article in the MetroWest Daily News relayed that demand for rental properties has exceeded that of homes recently, with an increased thriftiness of consumers and the nation's rising unemployment rate contributing.August 2nd, 2011 4:12am - Texas home sale volume declines during second quarter
The most recent Texas Quarterly Housing Report revealed a downward trend for the state's real estate sector, which still appears to be overshadowed by 2010's federal homebuyer tax credit.August 2nd, 2011 4:10am - Houston rises in list of foreclosures during first half
According to RealtyTrac, the Houston real estate market rose in its list of foreclosure activity among the nation's top 20 metro markets.August 1st, 2011 4:07am - Residential vacancies, homeownership both down during second quarter
According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, the rates for both residential vacancies, including rentals and houses, and homeownership declined during the second quarter.August 1st, 2011 4:05am - Houston county posts nation's best gains for non-employer businesses
According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, Harris County, which encompasses Houston, recorded the greatest gains in terms of nonemployer businesses between 2008 and 2009 among the nation's largest 50 counties.August 1st, 2011 4:02am
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