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The New Economy Housing starts fall in June, but there's a silver lining

Housing starts fell sharply in June, with US builders starting work on fewer single- and multi-family homes. But there was some good news for the housing recovery: Permit applications for single-family homes hit a five-year high.
The New Economy Retail sales disappoint in June. Is the payroll tax pinch finally here?

Retail sales increased for the third straight month in June, but fell well short of expectations. The retail sales report might hint that consumers are feeling the delayed effects of January's payroll tax hike, according to some analysts.
The New Economy US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May

US construction is starting to fall in line with the rest of the recovering housing market – housing starts rose 6.8 percent in May, with multifamily homes leading the charge. The numbers are promising, but below analysts' expectations.
Energy Voices Energy efficiency means lower utility bills, less mortgage risk

The risk of mortgage default is one-third lower for people with energy efficient homes, according to a recent study. Energy efficient homes can save up to $250 per month, Alic writes, an amount that for many households could be the difference between foreclosure and mortgage repayment.
Paper Economy Good signs for housing market in December

The housing market showed continued improvement in December with the National Association of Home Builders' latest Housing Market Index rising to 47.
Home sales up, inventory down: good for home prices and for builders

The US housing recovery marched on in October with several positive signs: sales, prices, and permits to build new homes were up, and the supply of homes for sale was the lowest in years.
Paper Economy Home builder ratings rise in October

The National Association of Home Builders' composite Housing Market Index rose to 41 while the "buyer traffic" index climbed to 35, a level not seen since April 2006.
Paper Economy Housing market shows improvement in September

The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index rose notably in September, but housing market conditions still remain fairly distressed by historic standards.
Apple hits new high as stocks slip slightly

Weak economic news sent stocks sliding after a four-day surge in stock prices. Apple bucked the slight downward trend, rising $8.50 to $699.78, a new high for the stock market's most valuable company.
Housing construction falls. But permits, optimism rise.

Housing market sees 1.1 percent drop in construction of homes, apartments. But building permits for new housing rise to four-year high.
Will Ryan's fundraising boost Romney's campaign? (+video)

Before joining Mitt Romney's ticket, Paul Ryan's congressional campaign had brought in more funds than many of its counterparts. Ryan's biggest donors are in the financial sector. It remains to be seen whether he can attract grassroots support.
Paper Economy Homebuilder blues: June's Housing Market Index numbers are in

While all indicators have made notable increases as of late, as indicated by the latest Housing Market Index numbers, conditions still remain distressed by historic standards, even as the industry starts to again see signs of life.
US stocks down early as Europe takes center stage

US stocks slipped Monday as the markets remained focused on the news in Europe. US stocks futures on the Dow fell 65 points to 12645 as optimism over Greek elections failed to dim worries over the eurozone's continuing debt issues.
Saving Money Buying a home? Avoid these five mistakes.

Houses are more affordable then they've been in decades, and interest rates are low. But a home can turn into a bad buy if you make one of these crucial mistakes.
Stocks rise on Apple dividend

The Dow rose 6 points to close at 13239 on a dividend from Apple, a deal for UPS and the promise of greater demand for U.S. Steel.
Paper Economy Housing market goes flat; shows signs of progress

The latest Housing Market Index (HMI) shows a flattening of most measures in March with the composite HMI index remaining unchanged at 28. The "buyer traffic" index stayed put at 22.
30-year mortgage rate rises for first time in 2012

30-year mortgage rate climbes to an average 3.98 percent. Last week, the average 30-year mortgage rate stood at a record low 3.88 percent.
Paper Economy Finally, some good news for the housing market

The latest housing market index shows that all measures increased in January, propelling the composite HMI index to its highest level since 2007
Strong housing report boosts stocks

The Dow and the S&P 500 had their highset closing numbers since July, propelled by a surprisingly strong report on the housing market and the possibility of more money for the International Monetary Fund. The Dow rose 96 points to close at 12578, and the S&P gained 14 points to end the day at 1308.
Fixed mortgage rates hit record low – again

Fixed mortgage rates for a 30-year loan fall to 3.89 percent. But many Americans can't take advantage of the low fixed mortgage rates.
30-year mortgage rate falls to 3.9 percent

30-year mortgage rate matches record set two weeks ago, says mortgage giant Freddie Mac. But low 30-year mortgage rate has not provided much boost to home sales or refinancings so far.
New home sales near all-time low

New home sales in 2011 could be the worst ever, despite a rise in November. Last month saw a 1.6 percent increase in new home sales, far less than what economist had hoped for.
12/26/2011 06:41 pm
Record low mortgage rates drop even lower

Record low mortgage rates push the average 30-year loan to 3.91 percent. But can these record low mortgage rates last?
12/22/2011 01:10 pm
Paper Economy Housing market improves

The National Association of Home Builders composite Housing Market Index (HMI) climbed to 21 in December. The "buyer traffic" index climbed from record lows to 19, the highest level seen since May 2008.
12/20/2011 12:00 pm
Stocks fall with BoA, banks leading the slide

The Dow lost 200 points to close at 11766. Bank of America plunged 4 percent; other big banks also faltered.
12/19/2011 06:15 pm