New Home Sales Rise in May by Most in 22 Years
Sales of new homes increased 18.6% in May, the biggest one-month gain since January 1992, to a 504,000 annualized pace, figures from the Commerce Department showed June 24 in Washington.
June 24, 2014Home Prices in 20 US Cities Increased at Slower Pace in April
Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a slower pace than forecast in the year ended in April as declining affordability put a lid on appreciation.
June 24, 2014Sales of Existing Homes Climbed in May
Purchases of previously owned U.S. homes rose more than projected in May, a sign the industry is stabilizing after a weather-depressed quarter.
June 23, 2014Homebuilder Confidence Rises Most in Almost a Year
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose in June by the most in almost a year, a sign the residential real estate market is stabilizing after reeling from severe winter weather earlier this year.
June 16, 2014Pending Sales of Existing Homes Increased 0.4% in April
Contracts to purchase previously owned homes rose in April for the second straight month, a sign the residential real estate market is stabilizing after a weak start to the year.
May 29, 2014Sales of New Homes Increased 6.4% in April to 433,000 Pace
Sales of new homes rose 6.4% in April to a 433,000 annualized pace from a revised 407,000 in March that was larger than initially estimated, the Commerce Department reported.
May 23, 2014Pending Sales of Existing Homes Rise Most Since 2011
Pending home sales rose 3.4%, the most since May 2011 and the first gain in nine months, after a 0.5% drop in February that was smaller than initially reported, the National Association of Realtors said April 28.
April 28, 2014New-Home Sales Plunge to Eight-Month Low
Sales of new homes plunged 14.5% in March to a 384,000 annualized pace, the lowest level in eight months, the Commerce Department reported April 23.
April 23, 2014Sales of Existing Homes Fall for Third Straight Month
Sales of previously owned homes fell in March for the third consecutive month as rising prices and cold weather discouraged would-be buyers.
April 22, 2014Existing Home Sales Decline for Eighth Month
Contracts to purchase previously owned homes fell in February for an eighth straight month, a sign of further weakness in the industry.
March 27, 2014