| NAR Survey Shows First-Time Home Buyers Set Record in Past Year |
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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 |
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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® |
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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...
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| Football Legend Joe Montana's Tuscan Villa in Calistoga |
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Joe Montana, searched long and hard to find the perfect 500 acres on a hilly, forested expanse with year-round creeks and uninterrupted views in Calistoga, CA, to build his 9,700-square-foot Tuscan villa-style house. View beautiful photos...
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| Let the IRS Help You Give a Home for the Holidays |
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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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When planning a kitchen remodeling project, keep the same footprint, add storage, and design adequate lighting to preserve value and keep costs on track. More...
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| 12 Ways to Save Energy in Your Home Office |
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I bet you didn't realize how your power consumption increases with your office office. Most of us are happy to elimiate 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 |
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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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Existing Home Sales
(Octber 2009)
6.10 millions units* |
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Existing Home Median Price
(Octber 2009)
$173,100 |
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Housing Starts
(Octber 2009)
529,000 units* |
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New Home Sales
(Octber 2009)
430,000 units* |
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*seasonally adjusted annual rate
Source NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. |
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Metropolitan Prices & State Sales |
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| National Home Sales |
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Homes
6,100,000 |
Single Family
5,330,000 |
Condo/Co-op
770,000 |
| vs. last month: |
 10.1% |
9.7% |
13.2% |
| vs. last year: |
23.5% |
21.4% |
40.8% |
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| National Sales Price of Homes |
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| Regional Home Sales |
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U.S.
6,100,000 |
Northeast
1,060,000 |
Midwest
1,430,000 |
South
2,300,000 |
West
1,310,000 |
| vs. last month: |
10.1% |
11.6% |
14.4% |
12.7% |
1.6% |
| vs. last year: |
23.5% |
27.7% |
28.8% |
25.7% |
12.0% |
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| Regional Sales Price of Homes |
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U.S.
$173,100 |
Northeast
$235,400 |
Midwest
$146,600 |
South
$151,100 |
West
$220,200 |
| vs. last year: |
 -7.1% |
-2.6% |
1.1% |
-6.3% |
-14.7% |
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| Regional Single Family Home Sales |
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U.S.
5,330,000 |
Northeast
770,000 |
Midwest
1,290,000 |
South
2,080,000 |
West
1,190,000 |
| vs. last month: |
9.7% |
10.0% |
13.2% |
13.0% |
0.8% |
| vs. last year: |
21.4% |
24.2% |
27.7% |
23.1% |
11.2% |
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| Regional Sales Price of Single-Family Homes |
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U.S.
$173,100 |
Northeast
$239,500 |
Midwest
$145,900 |
South
$153,000 |
West
$225,700 |
| vs. last year: |
-6.8% |
-1.2% |
3.1% |
-5.2% |
-15.0% |
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| Regional Condo/Co-Op Sales |
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U.S.
770,000 |
Northeast
290,000 |
Midwest
140,000 |
South
220,000 |
West
120,000 |
| vs. last month: |
13.2% |
16.0% |
27.3% |
10.0% |
9.1% |
| vs. last year: |
40.8% |
38.1% |
42.9% |
52.8% |
26.3% |
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| Regional Sales Price of Condo/Co-ops |
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U.S.
$172,900 |
Northeast
$224,400 |
Midwest
$153,200 |
South
$133,300 |
West
$165,400 |
| vs. last year: |
-10.4% |
-6.3% |
-16.7% |
-13.3% |
-11.5% |
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