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NAR Survey Shows First-Time Home Buyers Set Record in Past Year
San Diego, November 13, 2009 First-time home buyers reached the highest market share on record during the past year, according to the latest consumer survey of home buyers and sellers. More...
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Existing-Home Sales Surge in Many States in Third Quarter, Metro Prices Moderating
WASHINGTON, November 10, 2009 Most states continued to experience rising existing-home sales in the third quarter, with prices moderating in many metro areas, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors®. More...
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Tax Credit Extension a Positive Step Toward Sustained Real Estate Recovery, Say Realtors®
Washington, November 05, 2009 The National Association of Realtors® today commended the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for passing a bill that includes an extension and expansion of the current home buyer tax credit as an important step in ensuring a real estate and economic recovery. More... Read more
National housing indicators
Existing home sales ()
6.10 millions units*
Existing home median price ()
$173,100
Housing Starts ()
529,000 units*
New home sales ()
430,000 units*
*Seasonally adjusted annual rate. Source: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
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Home ownership
3rd Qtr 09
67.6%
3rd Qtr 08
67.9%
The homeownership rate (67.6 percent) for the current quarter was not statistically different from the third quarter 2008 rate (67.9 percent) or from last quarter's rate (67.4 percent).
New home sales
Oct 09
+6.2%
Sept 09
-2.4%
Sales of new one-family houses in October 2009 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 430,000. This is 6.2% above the revised September 2009 estimate of 405,000.
Source: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
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Football Legend Joe Montana's Tuscan Villa in Calistoga
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Let the IRS Help You Give a Home for the Holidays
Let Uncle Sam be your Santa Claus this year when you take advantage of the IRS Gift Tax (http://www.irs.gov/publications/p950/index.html). "You and your spouse are each allowed to give gifts of $13,000 of money or property to as many people as you want, without triggering taxes for you or the recipients." More...
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7 Smart Strategies for Remodeling Your Bathroom
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12 Ways to Save Energy in Your Home Office
I bet you didn't realize how your power consumption increases with your office office. Most of us are happy to eliminate the commute and gas usage. Here are tips to cut your power consumption, lighting, and heating and cooling costs when you work from home. More...
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Homebuyer Tax Credit: What You Need To Know
Long-time homeowners and first-time homebuyers may benefit from a new federal tax credit when purchasing a home. Buy before April 30, 2010 to qualify. More...
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