MBA Purchase Applications

MBA's purchase index popped 6.7 percent higher in the July 3 week to a 285.6 level that hints at improved demand for housing.

Pending home sales inch up in U.S., South

New figures from the National Association of Realtors show its Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in May, increased 0.1 percent to 90.7 in April. That reading is 6.7 percent higher than in May 2008 when it was 85.

Home-Price Declines in 20 U.S. Cities Eased in April

This summary is not available. Please click here to view the post.

Housing flashes signs recession may be ending

Fresh signs that the economy is stabilizing — though at very low levels — emerged Tuesday in reports that home construction rose more than expected last month