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

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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

Home prices fall at record pace in first quarter

National home prices are at levels not seen since the end of 2002, but a closer look at data released Tuesday shows the worst may be over for some cities.

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Rises to Eight-Month High

May 18 (Bloomberg) -- Confidence among U.S. homebuilders in May increased to the highest level since September, providing further evidence that the housing slump that started in 2006 may be closer to a floor.

U.S. Pending Home Resales Increase for a Second Month

May 4 (Bloomberg) -- The number of Americans signing contracts to buy previously owned homes jumped in March for the first back-to-back gain in almost a year, reinforcing signs that the housing slump in its fourth year may be near a bottom.

U.S. Economy: Existing Home Sales Hover Near Four-Month Average; Prices Increase

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Sales of existing U.S. homes in March stayed near a four-month average, and prices rose from February, a sign the housing recession has stopped getting worse.

U.S. MONTHLY HOUSE PRICE INDEX ESTIMATES 0.7 PERCENT PRICE INCREASE FROM JANUARY TO FEBRUARY

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. home prices rose 0.7 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis
from January to February, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s monthly
House Price Index.

Home Prices Drop 6.5% in February as Mortgage Rates Fuel Demand

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. home prices fell 6.5 percent in February from a year earlier, the second-smallest drop in six months...

Report: U.S. housing market undervalued

All eyes will be on Florida and other markets that saw the biggest housing bust for signs of stability and growth

Housing Data Could Signal If Bust Is Over

Home sales will likely hit a bottom first -- and may have already done so. Data on existing home sales in March is scheduled to come out Thursday and new home sales on Friday.

Housing index posts biggest jump in 5 years

The National Association of Home Builders says its housing market index posted its biggest one-month jump in five years in April as many homebuyers seized on lower prices and incentives.

Obama urges refinancing as housing measures roll out

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama encouraged Americans on Thursday to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates and said his administration was rolling out further phases of its plan to address the housing crisis.

Wells Fargo: Is This The Play On The Real Estate Recovery?

Wells Fargo's big upside earnings surprise has got everyone dissecting what is exactly is going on here; most agree it is a real estate recovery story, at least for the moment.

DEALWATCH: Pulte Puts Cash On The Line With Housing Bet

With its surprise Wednesday that it plans to acquire rival Centex Corp. (CTX), Pulte Homes Inc. (PHM) has made a big bet on a U.S. housing market recovery...

Signs of life emerging in housing sector

MSNBC - 4/7/2009 - Sales are picking up in some of the nation’s hardest-hit regions

Georgia Dream NSP Program

The program provides $14,000 to eligible borrowers purchasing foreclosed properties in eligible areas. Funds are disbursed in the form of a second mortgage lien with no interest and no monthly payments. The lien is released over a period of five years and six months.

Georgia Dream NSP Program

The program provides $14,000 to eligible borrowers purchasing foreclosed properties in eligible areas. Funds are disbursed in the form of a second mortgage lien with no interest and no monthly payments. The lien is released over a period of five years and six months.

Pending home sales up in sign of life for housing

Thanks to historically low mortgage rates and deeply discounted prices, homes in much of the country are now the most affordable in decades. First-time homebuyers are now able to take advantage of a new $8,000 tax credit that runs until Dec. 1.