Real Estate News Archives
July 2011
- Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates fluctuate during most recent week
According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the nation's mortgages experienced fluctuating intertest rates for the week ending July 28.July 29th, 2011 3:00am - Mortgage volume decreases during most recent week
According to the most recent data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association, home loan activity was down during the most recent week after spiking the previous period.July 28th, 2011 8:25am - Moody's: Commercial real estate sector experiencing improvements
According to a recent report from Moody's, the national commercial real estate sector continues to show progress, leading to an optimistic forecast for the market.July 28th, 2011 8:23am - New residential sales decline during June
According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, new residential sales were up throughout the country during June.July 27th, 2011 6:59am - Home prices show monthly increase during May
According to the most recent Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index, property values nationwide grew for the second consecutive month during May.July 26th, 2011 8:36am - Israelis investing in U.S. real estate, Houston most popular
According to a recent survey conducted by Bregman Baraz Real Estate regarding overseas investments made between July 2010 and June 2011, Israelis purchased $1.15 billion worth of U.S. properties.July 25th, 2011 5:44am - Buyers, sellers becoming frustrated with short sales
According to a recent article in USA Today, short sales are quickly becoming among the most frustrating real estate experiences for both buyers and sellers.July 25th, 2011 5:41am - Houston well behind country's leader in terms of walkability
A recent report conducted by Walk Score determined the most walkable cities in the country, based upon a number of factors.July 21st, 2011 6:48am - BP Solar closings in Maryland county could mean more jobs in Houston
Recently, BP Solar announced that it plans to close its offices in Frederick County, Maryland, which could put as many as 80 workers out of jobs.July 21st, 2011 6:47am - Freddie Mac: Interest rates for home loans inch up during most recent week
After experiencing a slight decline recently, interest rates for home loans inched upward during the most recent week, Freddie Mac revealed.July 21st, 2011 6:46am - Houston home prices increase, reach record high during June
According to recent data released by the Houston Association of Realtors, the region experienced a significant rise in home sales during June, the second time this year an increase took place.July 20th, 2011 7:15am - Mortgage applications experience greatest volume increase in four months
During the week ending July 15, the total volume of mortgage application activity increased by the largest amount in four months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.July 20th, 2011 7:13am - Texas has second-highest mortgage closing costs
According to a recent report from Bankrate, Texas has the second-highest average for closing costs associated with mortgages.July 19th, 2011 6:54am - Homebuilders' confidence increases during July
The National Association of Home Builders recently showed an increased level of confidence in the country's builders thus far in July.July 19th, 2011 6:53am - National residential construction figures up during June
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released new data that showed improving figures for residential construction during June.July 19th, 2011 6:51am - Mortgage costs to rise in country's priciest regions
A recent MarketWatch article explained that mortgage costs are set to rise in the country's most expensive regions this fall, as conforming mortgage limits are scheduled to expire.July 18th, 2011 6:53am - Builders developing 'green' houses to compete with foreclosed properties
In an effort to compete with the increased number of foreclosed properties on the market, more builders are now constructing "green" homes that have energy-saving features, Bloomberg reports.July 18th, 2011 6:50am - Houston medical real estate market experiencing changes due to reform
A recent article in the Houston Business Journal explained that healthcare reform and demand has created fluctuations in the region's medical office market.July 18th, 2011 6:49am - Survey finds declining confidence in housing recovery
According to a recent survey conducted by Trulia and RealtyTrac, an increasing number of American adults are becoming less confident in a full recovery for the housing sector soon.July 15th, 2011 7:21am - Texas among top 10 in foreclosure activity during 2011, despite national declines
RealtyTrac's recent Midyear 2011 Foreclosure Market Report revealed several trends in terms of foreclosure activity during the first half of 2011.July 15th, 2011 7:18am - RE/MAX: Home sales, prices increase during June
According to the June 2011 RE/MAX National Housing Report, home sales and values both increased during the month across 53 metro areas in 45 states.July 15th, 2011 7:16am - Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates down after slight increase
According to Freddie Mac's most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates recorded for the week ending July 14 declined after experiencing a slight increase the previous week.July 14th, 2011 7:06am - MBA: Mortgage applications down during most recent week
According to the Mortgage Banker's Association, the total volume of mortgage applications submitted experienced a decline during the week ending July 8.July 14th, 2011 7:05am - Woodlands experiencing increased real estate sales
Thanks to an increased job market touting more opportunities, Houston-suburb The Woodlands has experienced a significant upswing in real estate sales since December 2010.July 14th, 2011 7:03am - Technology companies pushing US office market forward
A recent report from property research firm Reis revealed a notable recovery in the U.S. office market.July 12th, 2011 7:35am - Home sales in South Montgomery County up in May, down for year
According to recent information released the Houston Area of Realtors, single-family existing home sales improved in South Montgomery County, performing better than the overall Greater Houston area. However, year-to-date, transactions are down.July 12th, 2011 7:34am - Pep Boys eyeing Houston properties for expansion
While one major program in the region is shutting down, the Houston real estate market might receive a boost from a popular car shop.July 12th, 2011 7:32am - Home prices, job sector improve in Houston during May
While a recent report from the U.S. Conference Board revealed a paltry market for jobs throughout the country, a separate report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas showed improvements in the Houston real estate and job sectors.July 11th, 2011 8:00am - Employment figures increase nationwide during June
According to recent data released by the U.S. Conference Board, the employment trends index was up 0.5 percent to 100.0 during June.July 11th, 2011 7:59am - Mortgage rates remain low, but unattainable for many potential homebuyers
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal explained that, despite interest rates for mortgages remaining low, many potential homebuyers are unable to obtain them.July 11th, 2011 7:56am - Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates now on the rise after months of decline
According to Freddie Mac's most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the continued decline of the nation's interest rates for home loans might have come to a halt.July 8th, 2011 8:13am - Clear Capital: Home prices up during second quarter, down during first half of 2011
According to Clear Capital's Home Data Index, the country's real estate market experienced a modest gain in home prices during the second quarter of the year. However, prices for the first six months were down.July 8th, 2011 8:12am - Foreclosures leading to increased fees for homeowners
A recent article in The Atlanta Journal Constitution revealed that foreclosures have been affecting homeowners other than the ones forced to vacate their property.July 8th, 2011 8:10am - Decreased apartment vacancies leading to higher rents
According to data recently released by property research firm Reis, the number of apartment vacancies has decreased, leading more landlords to increase rent and eliminate giveaways.July 7th, 2011 10:13am - Experts: Declining home prices have no relief in sight
CNNMoney recently surveyed a panel of economists regarding the nation's continued declining home prices. The consensus among the experts is that relief could be further away than most had hoped.July 7th, 2011 10:11am - National spending on distressed commercial properties reaches $181 billion
According to a recent report from Delta Associates and Real Capital Analytics, the commercial sector of the national real estate market continues to benefit from distressed properties.July 7th, 2011 10:09am - More layoffs expected in Houston
According to a recent report from KHOU 11 News, more Houston residents could soon be out of work.July 6th, 2011 7:27am - Foreign homebuyers providing boost for US real estate market
According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, foreign buyers are providing a significant boost for the country's fluctuating housing sector.July 6th, 2011 7:26am - Job creation large factor in Texas real estate
According to a recent article in the Victoria Advocate, the continued success of Texas' job sector is a major reason for the state's healthy real estate market.July 6th, 2011 7:24am - Houston's improving biotech sector could lead to better real estate sales
A recent report from The Houston Chronicle explained that the region could soon become a hub for biotechnology.July 5th, 2011 7:22am - Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates show little fluctuation
For the week ending June 30, interest rates for mortgages showed little movement for the second straight period, according to recent data released by Freddie Mac.July 5th, 2011 7:21am - Houston real estate owners realizing the struggling market
According to a recent article in The Courier of Montgomery County, homeowners in Houston have begun to realize how significant the struggles of the region's real estate market are.July 5th, 2011 7:19am - Pending home sales increase during May
According to the most recent data released by the National Association of Realtors, the number of pending home sales recorded in May experienced the greatest increase since November.July 1st, 2011 6:04am
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