New home sales unexpectedly fell in July to the lowest level on record as the housing market continued to suffer from the end of the homebuyer tax credit boost.Washington housing prices up 7.5% 25 August 2010
A quarterly report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency confirms housing prices have stabilized, even if sales have slowed, and the Washington region continues to be among the healthiest housing markets in the country.
New home sales drop 12.4% CNN, 25 August 2010
New home sales unexpectedly fell in July to the lowest level on record as the housing market continued to suffer from the end of the homebuyer tax credit boost.Stocks edge lower on housing fears CNN, 25 August 2010
Stocks slid less than 1% at the start of trading Wednesday as investors braced for another report about the state of the housing market.Best moves for home buyers and sellers CNN, 25 August 2010
Plenty of forces, from overly cautious lenders to inaccurate appraisals, are wrecking real estate deals right now. But one of the biggest roadblocks to getting a house sold these days is the disconnect between buyers and sellers.Stocks set for a lower open CNN, 25 August 2010
Stocks were set for a slightly lower open, as investors maintained a wary outlook ahead of more news on the housing market. Yesterday, data showed July existing-home sales plummeted to the lowest level in 15 years.The best moves for home buyers and sellers CNN, 25 August 2010
Plenty of forces, from overly cautious lenders to inaccurate appraisals, are wrecking real estate deals right now. But one of the biggest roadblocks to getting a house sold these days is the disconnect between buyers and sellers.Former Countrywide CEO Mozilo faces more allegations 25 August 2010
Regulators say former Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo personally OK'd mortgages for favored borrowers that violated the firm's lending standar ...
Housing Market Plunged in July, Fueling Anxiety New York Times, 25 August 2010
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