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Where did the California foreclosures go? Level of foreclosures sales dramatically down. Foreclosure legislation and bank processing. Subsidizing investor purchases via HAFA.

Foreclosure sales usually come at a deeper discount than non-distressed home sales.  For many years, the mixture of foreclosure sales and non-distressed sales was distorted especially in California where the housing market faced a deep correction.  The peak occurred in early 2009 when 58 percent of sales were foreclosure re-sales (today it is down at [...]

A Canary In Real Estate's Coal Mine

By The Financial Lexicon: Housing starts, existing home sales, mortgage applications, and the earnings reports of companies like Toll Brothers (TOL), PulteGroup (PHM), or Simon Property Group (SPG) are examples of some of the data points investors look to when attempting to gauge the health of the real estate market. Show More Summary

Lawler: Vegas Housing Market: “Sizzlin’ Hot,” and Yet So Cold

From housing economist Tom Lawler: Dataquick released its April report on Las Vegas home sales based on property records in Clark County, Nevada, and the report portrayed “mixed” news on the health of the Vegas housing market. Here are...Show More Summary

Best Budget Buys: The Top 3 Types of Memorial Day Sales for the Home

Just about every shop is touting a Memorial Day Sale this weekend but they're not all created equal. There are three areas of the home that see deeper discounts than others over this holiday weekend. Check out the best kinds of sales to hit after the jump... More

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 24, 2013

Since Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, this edition of the Weekend Guide is great for two things. First, there are plenty of sales to help you finish up your home decorating projects while saving some money. Second,Show More Summary

Troubling Signs In The Housing Market

By Dave Kranzler: The housing market showed signs of recovery in late 2011, beginning with a sharp upturn in housing stocks in October of that year. This was followed by a small upturn in housing starts and home sales starting in early 2012. Show More Summary

A-Rod Sells Miami Beach Mansion For $30 Million

Alex Rodriguez is playing the real estate market a lot better than the baseball field this year. The Yankees slugger, who has missed the season with an injury, just closed on the sale of his Miami Beach home for $30 million, believed to be the most paid for a home in Miami Beach history. The [...] A-Rod Sells Miami Beach Mansion For $30 Million is a post from: The Inquisitr

New Home Sales: April 2013

By Sold At The Top: Yesterday, the U.S. Census Department released its monthly New Residential Home Sales Report for April. It showed an improvement, with sales climbing 2.25% from March and rising Complete Story »

5 Reasons to Worry About Next Week

The economy is showing signs of fumbling the recovery. Even though some Fed members have suggested easing back on central bank stimulus, the coast isn't exactly clear. Despite the spike in home sales and this week's better-than-expected...Show More Summary

Jessica Simpson Puts House Up For Sale At Nearly $8 Million

Jessica Simpson has placed her Beverly Hills’ home on the market for $7.995 million as she no longer needs the luxurious pad after she moved into a new house. With a second baby on the way and her marriage to fiancé Eric Johnson soon to come, Simpson has decided to put her old house up for [...]

Why Sales Of New Homes Should Keep Rising For A Long Time

Obviously the new home sales report this morning was solid with sales above expectations and significant upward revisions to prior months. I try not to react too much to the month to month ups and downs; the key points right now are that sales are increasing and will probably continue to increase for some time. Show More Summary

What Sales Price Can I Buy with $100,000 Down Payment

I recently met with clients who have saved $100,000 to use for down payment and closing cost for a home in Bellevue.  They easily qualify for the mortgage payment with their combined incomes and the both have excellent credit with scores of 740 or higher. They are most interested in seeing what sales prices they [...]

Semi-Celebrity Real Estate: Judge Judy Bought That $10.7-Million Montage Condo Last Week

When a unit at the Montage popped up as the second biggest LA-area home sale last week, some commenters questioned the judgment of anyone who would pay $10.7 million plus $5,366 in monthly HOA dues for a Beverly Hills...

Housing Recovery: Average, Median Sales Prices For New Homes Reach All-Time Highs In April

By Mark J. Perry: Here are the highlights from today's report from the Census Bureau on new home sales in April: 1. Both the average sales price ($330,800) and the median sales price ($271,600) established new all-time record highs in April (see chart below). Show More Summary

Don’t Get Too Excited About Record New-Home Prices

Sales of new homes -- a key economic driver across multiple industries -- are steadily recovering. But more striking is the pace at which prices of new homes are recovering.

New Home Sales Up 2.3%; Prices Rise

New single-family home sales are up 2.3% for April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000, according to a Commerce Department report (link opens as PDF) released today. After bumping up a revised 3.5% for March, this newest report contributes to another month of optimism for the housing market recovery. Show More Summary

Get the Look: Drew Barrymore's Newlywed Pad

It seems fitting that Drew Barrymore, the girl next door who's also Hollywood royalty, would live in a stately, traditional home. Now that her country-chic Montecito mansion is up for sale, we can't help but dream about owning it. According to Trulia, this 6,000-square-foot beach ranch boasts everything from lush gardens to a guest apartment. Show More Summary

New Home Sales Up 2.3% in April as Median Price Hits Record High

Mel Evans/AP WASHINGTON -- Sales of new homes rose in April to the second highest level since the summer of 2008 while the median price for a new home hit a record high, further signs that housing is recovering. New-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000 in April, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Show More Summary

Chart of the Day: Existing Home Sales

Existing home sales for April came in at 4.97 million from an upwardly revised March reading of 4.94 million (originally 4.92 million.) However, the question remains that with rising home prices, and tightening supply, when do potential buyers get priced out of home ownership?

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