Signs the Real Estate Market is Improving

This is a very good article that explains why the real estate marketing is showing of improving.   Several cities across the US are showing signs of real estate values surging by 9-15%. The other reason is earnings from big banks are reporting an increased in mortgage applications compared to this time last year.  All this is positive news for the real estate market and we can only hope it will continue.  You can read this article in detail at http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-04/D9U5D9D80.htm

Weekly Real Estate Headlines

This weeks real estate headlines suggest we might be seeing the housing market turn around this year.  The combinations of falling mortgage interest rates, affordable home prices, and climbing rents makes buying a home a smart investment.   Read about these trends and other top housing headlines.


Mortgages Bring Record Savings Over U.S. Rents

Rising Rents Could Signal Housing Market Strength

Property Tax Collections to Start Downward Trend

Home Improvement Hits Multiyear Highs

In the Headlines - Weekly Real Estate News

Help for homeowners, positive outlook on housing, January pending sales are up in Massachusestts and more are in the real estate headlines.   

Massachusetts Pending Home Sales Up Again in January

States Negotiate $26 Billion Agreement for Homeowners
BanksPaying Homeowners to Avoid Foreclosures

Fannie Mae: Outlook for Home Prices Rises Again
Multiple Industries Join Together to Urge Long-TermNFIP Extension
Home Owners Shouldn’t be Washington’s Personal ATM

Weekly National Real Estate News

Real estate is at the forefront of the economic news.  Whether you are a current homeowner or planning to purchase a home it is important to keep you informed.   Rules and regulations are being changes all the time and it could make a big difference with your decision to move now or in the future.

Every week I will be posting articles on the latest real estate news.  Sometimes what you read on a national level will not impact what is happening on a local level.  If you ever have any questions about the local real estate market, don't hesitate to call or send an email.  413-337-8344 or wanda@wandamooney.com.

This week's Real Estate Headlines:

Obama Announces New Housing Refinance Plan

Housing Trade Groups Protest G-Fees Increase

Study: If Would-Be Home Buyers Have to Put 20% Down, 60% of Them Ain’t Buying

Housing Remains a Buyer’s Market

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