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Census: Americans Are Moving More

Census: Americans Are Moving More

Americans are on the move again—at the highest level since before the recession. About 3.9 percent—or 11.8 million—of Americans moved to a different county in 2011, according to newly released Census data. While the number is [...]

4 Housing Issues to Watch in 2013

4 Housing Issues to Watch in 2013

What does 2013 have in store for the housing market? With marked gains this year, housing experts expect the housing market to continue to gain momentum in the new year. The Wall Street Journal recently offered [...]

What’s Really Driving the Rise in Home Prices?

The Wall Street Journal recently cited five significant factors behind the rise in home prices, as numerous markets see significant year-over-year gains. The big price drives are: 1. The rise in housing affordability – which is drawing [...]

Another Sign That Home Prices Have Hit Bottom

Another Sign That Home Prices Have Hit Bottom

Economists are increasingly confident that home prices have bottomed out. For the last three years, home prices have usually risen in the spring and summer to only then lose all of those increases—plus more—in the fall [...]