RISMEDIA, June 16, 2010—The size of new single-family homes completed declined last year, dropping to a nationwide average of 2,438 square feet, according to detailed information about the characteristics of new homes completed in 2009 …

RISMEDIA, June 15, 2010—Alexander E. Perriello III, president and chief executive officer of the Realogy Franchise Group, said real estate industry leaders are asking Congress to extend the June 30 closing deadline imposed by the …

RISMEDIA, June 7, 2010—Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting the broad impact of the home buyer tax credit and favorable housing affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The Pending …

RISMEDIA, June 5, 2010—(MCT)—Looking for a bargain? Actor Eddie Murphy’s 30-room Englewood, N.J., mansion, which went on the market in 2004 for $30 million, can be yours for $12.75 million.
And hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons’ 35,000-square-foot …

RISMEDIA, June 2, 2010—Sales of single-family homes in Connecticut soared 41% in April 2010 from a year earlier, while condo sales spiked 51%, according to a new report by The Warren Group, publisher of The …

RISMEDIA, June 1, 2010—(MCT)—Although the situation is open to interpretation as well as change, there are growing concerns that the effects of this economic downturn could have a long-lasting effect on the housing market.
A study …

RISMEDIA, June 1, 2010—Newly built homes, often in recently-developed communities, are regaining popularity and are more affordable than in years past. New homebuilders are using desirable, open floor plans and are helping buyers get into …

RISMEDIA, May 27, 2010—The road toward homeownership was a bit more difficult than self-proclaimed “country boy” Ronald Black thought it would be. He began his home search last summer in Polk County, Florida, a more …

RISMEDIA, May 26, 2010—Existing-home sales rose again in April 2010 with buyers motivated by the tax credit, improving consumer confidence and favorable affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Existing-home sales, which are completed …

RISMEDIA, May 26, 2010—Even though the home buyer tax credit expired on April 30, 2010 and won’t be renewed, there may never be a better time to buy a home than today, according to the …