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—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 29, 2010—Nationwide housing, bolstered by favorable interest rates and low house prices, hovered for the fifth consecutive quarter near its highest level of affordability since the series was first compiled 19 years ago, …

RISMEDIA, May 28, 2010—As some parts of the U.S. housing market work their way out of the housing recession, while the majority of markets continue to decline, homeowners across the country had mixed opinions of …

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 25, 2010—Those who missed taking advantage of the first-time buyer tax credit but who are still planning the purchase of their first home, continue to have a wealth of opportunities in today’s marketplace. …

RISMEDIA, May 24, 2010—Trulia.com, smart real estate search to help you make better decisions, and RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, released the latest results of an ongoing survey tracking home buyers’ attitudes …

RISMEDIA, May 21, 2010—The time it’s taking for a property to move from the first stage of the foreclosure process to auction has shrunk in Massachusetts, according to an analysis by Banker & Tradesman.
Banker & …

RISMEDIA, May 20, 2010—Nationwide housing starts rose 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 672,000 units in April 2010 as the deadline for an important home buyer tax incentive arrived, according to figures released …

RISMEDIA, June 16, 2010—With demand rising for green home features, it’s no surprise that home stagers are starting to style sustainably to help prospective buyers see green when they’re shopping for property.
“Thus far, I …