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Fed survey shows housing improvement

According to a survey done by the Federal Reserve, nearly all regions of the United States are reporting that stronger housing markets have helped boost economic growth since the middle of August. The Fed said growth improved in 10 of its … Continue reading

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National home prices rise for the first time in years

For the first time in 5 years (since the housing crash began), nation-wide home prices rose 0.2%  to a median value of $149, 300 during the second quarter of this year.  The real estate website Zillow reported that this was … Continue reading

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Home prices show continued improvement….but

May was the second straight month in which the comparison between last month and the same month last year showed an increase in home prices.  Compared to May 2011, home prices rose 2.6% and with April’s increase, this is the … Continue reading

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