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A Look at Why Housing is Healing

Posted on May 13, 2012 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

Northern Trust analyzes several housing data indicators, concluding with consumer sentiment about jobs expectations. Their bottom line: housing is healing.

Canadian Housing Starts Up

Posted on May 13, 2012 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts was 244,900 units in April, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. This is up from 214,800 units in March.

Ranking Job Growth in US Cities

Posted on May 13, 2012 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

New Geography's Joel Kotkin and Michael Shires team up to rank the U.S.'s 398 metro areas, sorting them into like-sized buckets: small, medium, and large.

9 Fastest Growing Housing Markets

Posted on May 13, 2012 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

Only nine U.S. cities' home values are projected to grow by more than 3% in 2012, these nine housing markets are reviewed to try to identify the reasons behind their success.

Housing Hits Bottom, Future Decided in Next Eight Months

Posted on May 13, 2012 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

The U.S. housing market is reaching a bottom, according to Lewis Ranieri, the mortgage-bond pioneer. “I truly believe the future of the industry will be decided in the next eight months” as regulators come up with new rules, he said.

Spring Home Buying Best in 5 Years

Posted on May 7, 2012 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

Early reports show that the critical spring home buying season has gotten off to its best start in five years. 

Major Homebuilders' Lots Improving

Posted on May 7, 2012 in Business, Economic and Housing & Construction.

Major US homebuilders released their 1Q earning statements, included are summaries and analysis.

Top 10 US Tax Haven States

Posted on May 7, 2012 in Economic.

Using data from tax service provider H&R Block, CNBC.com lists the top 10 states for low tax burdens.

Top 10 Changing Rental Markets

Posted on May 7, 2012 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

A recently released TransUnion rental screening report reveals that not every hot apartment market started out 2012 with the same force it enjoyed in early 2011.

Housing Outlook Continues to Brighten

Posted on April 30, 2012 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

Mirroring the uneven economic recovery, the housing market is expected to move in a slow, gradual upward path in 2012.