Topic: David Blitzer

The New Economy Case-Shiller: Home prices in 20 cities rise at fastest rate since 2006

Home prices increased by 9.3 percent, their largest annual margin in nearly seven years. But experts warn that a backlog in some markets could keep home prices low for the foreseeable future. 

Home prices rise – so does faith in housing turnaround

Home prices in top 20 markets rose 1.2 percent in the past year. A growing minority of Americans now believe their homes will be worth more a year from now.

Home prices rise in 20 major cities as housing market climbs back

Home prices rose across the United States in July, buoyed by better sales and fewer foreclosures. Though home prices are still well below their 2006 peak, it's a positive sign of further recovery for the housing market.

The New Economy Home prices stabilizing. So what's wrong with Atlanta?

Home prices in some cities show some signs of stabilizing. But in Atlanta, the decline in home prices is accelerating.

How low will home prices go?

Home prices in the top 20 housing markets were down 3 percent in January from a year ago. The slide in home prices is accelerating.

House prices: Latest US index falls, a signal of weakness

Reversing four months of gains, a key US house price index fell modestly in August, and some economists see more declines ahead. But the index is still well off the recession's low point.

Home prices rise in May, but will gains last?

Home prices are likely to start falling later this year, analysts say, because the homebuyer's tax credit has expired.

US home prices up in April from March but don't get too optimistic

US home prices were up 0.8% but government tax credits bolstered the housing market and incentives have expired.

Home prices climb in April from March on tax credit push

Home prices unexpectedly climbed in April from March, driven by tax credit push. Signs of a sustained recovery have yet to emerge.

Case Shiller index shows house prices rising 0.3 percent

The Case Shiller index rose 0.3 percent in January. Will the expected double dip in house prices be muted?

Is the recovery in home prices stalling?

Case-Shiller index shows no monthly gain in home prices, although annual recovery continues.

Four US cities buck housing downturn

Will Fed begin to raise rates soon?

The Federal Reserve is expected to signal whether inflation is its top concern.

Real estate's new hidden market

Unable to sell, a growing number of homeowners are simply pulling homes from market.