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Improving economy alters political landscape
Alleged misbehavior by the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies gives the GOP something else to talk about and investigate as the economy clearly, if slowly, recovers on President Barack Obama's watch and robs Republicans of a central argument against Democrats.
Higher than expected property taxes means L.A. County has more money to spend
The recovery in the real estate market is expected to provide a windfall for Los Angeles County in the form of higher-than-expected property tax collections.
This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds.
The days of desperate homebuyers are back
Perhaps you, like me, thought we'd never again see the kind of madcap competition to buy homes that was common in the housing boom.
Calgary listed as one of Canada's more affordable housing markets
Calgary's housing market renaissance has not been a steady process, as the overall improving trend in resale activity was inconsistent last year, says a report released today by RBC Economics Research.
A construction crew works on a Trenton, N.J., housing complex. Sales of new homes rose 2.3 percent from March to April.
Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout
Airlines, hotels and campgrounds are commanding higher rates and seeing more customers than a few summers ago, and luxury hotels are selling out.
Stocks tumbled hard in early trading on Thursday, but recovered most of their losses by the closing bell.
New home sales edged slightly higher once again in April as the housing market continues to give a lift to the U.S. economy.
Tom Reddin: Why are mortgage rates still so low?
We are now heading toward the end of the spring homebuying season, and mortgage rates remain near record-low levels.
Home Prices Indicate Market Has Stabilized, FHFA Says
A U.S. home price index rose 1.9 percent in the first quarter, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said Thursday.
US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.59 pct.
Average rates on fixed mortgages rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to historic lows, a trend that should help sustain the housing recovery.
US new home sales up 2.3 percent in April
Sales of new homes rose in April to the second highest level since the summer of 2008 while the median price for a new home hit a record high, further signs that housing is recovering.
In low interest rate environment, home affordability remains stable: RBC
A new analysis from the Royal Bank finds home ownership in Canada remains largely affordable, even if there are signs of mild financial stress among indebted families.
Bay Area real estate market is hot even in hardest-hit areas
Carol Nurmi of San Jose paints her investment property home which she has been remodeling in order to sell or rent it out, on May 13, 2013 in Union City.
The 15 Worst Housing Markets For The Next Five Years
The housing market has been showing signs of strength. Economists expect home prices to rise 8% this year and then grow at a more modest pace beyond that.
Tampa Bay home sales, prices continue climb
Tampa Bay's housing market continued to bloom last month amid the best spring selling season in years, but tight supplies of homes for sale are squeezing hopeful buyers out of deals, new Realtors data show.
Existing Home Sales at Highest Level in Over 3 Years
Sales of existing homes rose 0.6 percent in April to an annual rate of 4.97 million units.
Orlando home prices outperform Florida's
Orlando single-family home prices outperformed those in most other parts of the state during April, although the metro area's recovery still lags behind southwest Florida cities.
5 Reasons the Housing Market Will Keep On Rising
Monday as the stock climbed to a 52-week high on a strong earnings report stemming from a burgeoning housing market .