In May, the Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) posted its first three-month increase since September 2010. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.
"The Index's increase is due to an ongoing slowdown in declining new home prices, plus a small uptick in real …
Despite a downward revision to economic growth in the first quarter, moderate growth is expected to continue for the remainder of 2012, according to Fannie Mae’s (FNMA/OTC) Economic & Strategic Research Group.
However, risks to the economic outlook have tilted to the downside. Factors such as a decelerating trend …
We've probably all said or at least thought "if I knew then, what I know now, I would have done things differently." We should have stayed in school longer. We should have listened to our parents. We should have bought Apple stock in 2002 for $8.50 or gold in …
Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies released its annual State of the Nation’s Housing report for 2012 and, according to NAR’s Speaking of Real Estate blog by Robert Freedman, it very closely tracks comments made by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun earlier this week at a CRE conference on …
Up,Down, Down, Up ..... Side, Back, Forward .....Yes, that is how our currrent housing market is.Still, the question on everyone's mind is whether housing has further to fall or has already hit bottom. Finding the right answer could mean cashing in on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity -- or taking on larger …
View MoreTransferring the title of a home from one person to another may seem simple but it could have a significant tax implication.
When a person inherits property, the basis is "stepped-up" to fair market value at the time of the decedent's death. On the other hand, a gift …
Home valuations will start to climb again while adjacent consumer industries will capture significant new growth opportunities in 2012 and beyond as the U.S. housing market finally turns the corner, concludes a major new study recently released by The Demand Institute. The recovery of the housing market will have …
Who wouldn't wish for a bigger home? Of course we would all want to if permitted. It’s understandable with the economy the way it is and all. Still, many people look to the time when they can get a bigger home. Sometimes you just need more space. Some just want …
View MoreWhen it comes to successful real estate transactions, timing is everything. However, things don’t always go according to plan, and more often than not, home sellers find themselves in a tough spot. If you’re still in the process of trying to sell your current property, and your agent finds your …
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants current and future home owners to know about the many opportunities they have to show their support for the American dream of homeownership during National Homeownership Month in June. For anyone looking to buy their first home, or to move up to …