Pending Home Sales Rise To 22-Month High

The Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior.

New Home Supply Falls To 5.6 Months

321,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. 7 of 10 new homes sold for less than $300,000.

50 Creative Reuse Ideas For Your Home And Garden

In every home, there are literally hundreds of items that be reused and repurposed. Here are 50 great ideas for you.

Federal Reserve Wary Of European Spillover

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its 2-day meeting January 24-25, 2012.

Existing Home Sales Climb To A 20-Month Record

January’s home resales moved to a 20-month high — additional evidence that the nation’s housing recovery is underway.

Foreclosure Filings Down 19 Percent In One Year

Foreclosure filings fell 19 percent last month versus one year ago, says foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. It’s yet one more signal that the U.S. housing market may have already climbed off its bottom.

Revamped HARP : Unlimited Loan-to-Value And Same Great Rates

The government’s new, revamped HARP program is 6 weeks from release. Homeowners are gearing up to refinance.

Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead

Economists believe the strength of the 2012 housing market will be closely tied to jobs. If they’re right, the housing market is ripe for a boost.

Housing Starts Stay Strong; Building Permits Rise.

The 2012 housing market started like 2011 ended — strong.

Homebuilder Confidence Returns To Pre-Recession Levels

For the sixth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that homebuilder confidence is on the rise. The Housing Market Index climbed four points to 29 in February, the index’s highest reading since May 2007.