Foreclosures up in Texas, down across nation
14 hrs ago | via The New Braunfels Herald
The number of homeowners on the verge of losing their homes to foreclosure fell for the fourth straight month in the United States. Comment?
Chamber touts Forbes BR ranking
13 hrs ago | via WBRZ
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is touting a Forbes magazine ranking that places Baton Rouge among the 10 cities recovering best from the recession. Comment?
a Toxic Titlesa Worth Less than Cost of Foreclosure:...
16 hrs ago | via Housing Wire
Elizabeth Duke, a governor on the board of the Federal Reserve System , speaking at the Community Stabilization Symposium in Harbor, Md., said recent increases in foreclosures only a oeexacerbated a pre-existing vacancy problemsa in certain cities. Comment?
Texas Association of Realtors Names Travis Kessler CEO
Tuesday | via The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Experienced Realtor association executive selected in nationwide search to lead state's largest association AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. Comment?
November existing home sales rise in most of Tarrant...
Tuesday | via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Most parts of Tarrant County saw increases in existing home sales in November from a year earlier, a sign that the first-time home-buyer tax credit has boosted activity. Comment?
Canadians' rising debt worries Bank
7 min ago | via CBC News
Rising levels of household debt and deteriorating budget balances in a number of countries will emerge as the most prominent risks to the Canadian financial system over the next few years, the Bank of Canada said Thursday. Comment?
U.S. household wealth up in Q3, second quarterly gain
9 min ago | via Reuters
U.S. households' net worth rose $2.7 trillion to $53.4 trillion in the third quarter, notching its second straight quarterly advance, Federal Reserve data showed on Thursday. Comment?
Americans' net worth up for 2nd straight quarter
9 min ago | via KMOV-TV Saint Louis
Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, as the economic recovery again boosted home values and investments. Comment?
Don't declare victory too soon in crisis: Geithner
10 min ago | via Reuters
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday the government had to beware declaring victory too soon after managing to avert complete financial collapse by bailing out the nation's banks. Comment?
Will Tax Credit Expiration Destabilize the Housing M...
10 min ago | via Seeking Alpha
For some reason I have not updated my long running home inventory chart in recent months, so I figured I would show the most recent data from the National Association of Realtors. Comment?