by Jim Crowder | Jun 10, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
According to JPMorgan Chase’s new report, home prices may rise to 7.2% this year. With the market rolling into the summer season, analysts claim that prices are posting significant gains. Lower-tiered units have proven to show more growth in...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 7, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
Sales of new production homes with solar power systems have increased significantly. According to SunPower Corp., solar home sales are expected to continue to increase with more than 20% of new homes being solar powered by the end of 2013. Sales of new homes with...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 6, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
Job creation has jumped to a score of 22, the highest score since April 2008 according to Gallup’s U.S. Job Creation Index. American workers’ reports showed strong gains as well, showing the best average in 5 years. Spring season is normally a time when...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 5, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
According to Clear Capital, the spring home buying season shaped up to be very successful. Home prices grew 1.3% last quarter increasing to 8.2% annually. New statistics have confirmed that the housing market has gained momentum, although price trends remain mixed...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 4, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
Mortgage rates have increased 0.5% since last fall and are expected to continue to rise as a reaction to the improving economy. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate loan has increased slightly over the last couple of weeks and averaged 3.81% early...
by Jim Crowder | Jun 3, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
According to the Home Price Index, the United States housing market had a strong first quarter in 2013, showing signs of growth the last 21 consecutive months. Additionally, home values have also increased approximately 7% from last year nationwide due to buyer demand...
