Blog Profile / Developments - WSJ.com
| URL : | http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/?mod=WSJBlog | |
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| Filed Under: | Business & Finance / Real Estate | |
| Posts on Regator: | 2679 | |
| Posts / Week: | 11.6 | |
| Archived Since: | December 12, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Pending Home Sales Rose in March
The number of prospective homeowners signing contracts to buy previously owned properties ticked up last month to the highest level in nearly three years.
Housing Data Dance: CoreLogic Buys Case-Shiller
Case-Shiller, probably the most-cited measure of changes in U.S. home prices, has been acquired by real-estate data company CoreLogic. What does it mean?
Real Estate News: The New Texas Land Rush
Here is a look at real-estate news from Friday's WSJ:
Low Mortgage Rates Continue, Providing ‘Boost’ for Housing
Mortgage rates in the U.S. fell during the past week, with the average 15-year fixed rate and the five-year adjustable-rate both hitting record lows, according to mortgage-finance company Freddie Mac.
Despite Improvement in Loan-Mod Defaults, Report Raises Alarms
A new report raises concerns about an ‘alarming rate’ of homeowners defaulting after receiving a permanent mortgage modification.
Real Estate News: New-Home Sales Blossom Amid Supply Gap
Here is a look at real-estate news from Wednesday's WSJ.
The Housing Market: Not Your Analyst’s Oldsmobile?
The housing market has Barclays analyst Stephen Kim remembering his first car.
Nick Nolte Lists Malibu Home for $8.25 Million
Actor Nick Nolte has listed his Malibu home for $8.25 million.
House of the Week: And the Winner Is…
Four new properties vied for the title of 'House of the Week.' Find out which home won the most recent readers’ poll.
Bad Mortgages Hit Lowest Level Since 2008
The number of U.S. mortgages that were behind on their payments or in foreclosure in March fell below the 5 million mark for the first time since 2008, according to a report released Tuesday.
Real Estate News: Penn Station-Area Upgrades
Here is a look at real-estate news from the weekend and today in the WSJ.
Why Home Sales Stalled in March
Sales of previously owned homes fell by 0.6% in March from February, causing some analysts to second guess the housing rebound. What’s going on?
Miami Condo Developers See Promise in Foreign Buyers
Miami’s real-estate market has been hot lately, spurred largely by an influx of wealthy foreign buyers purchasing second homes with cash.
Real-Estate News: Romancing the Overseas Buyer
Here is a look at real-estate news from Friday's WSJ.
Plots & Ploys: West LA, Best LA
Investors are paying up to be in West Los Angeles, and more in this week's Plots & Ploys.
Real Estate News: Blackstone Takes Aim at Asian Real Estate
Here is a look at real-estate news in Wednesday's WSJ.
Manhattan Penthouse Hits the Market for $42 Million
A 7,200-square-foot penthouse in New York's TriBeCa neighborhood has hit the market for $42 million.
Survey: Homeowners’ Biggest Regret? Didn’t Buy Bigger
Jed Kolko, chief economist at Trulia, sits down with the WSJ's 'Lunch Break' to discuss a surprising finding: a number of homeowners wish they bought bigger homes.
Single-Family Home Builders Still Cautious
The pace of annual housing construction rose above 1 million units in March for the first time since June 2008. But before builders start cheering the return of the good old days, it’s worth noting a few things.
Bright Ideas for Colorful Homes
When it comes to painting a room, homeowners these days want to stand out, embracing more colors than they have in the past, according to a new survey by paint retailer Sherwin-Williams.