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Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slower in November

January 28, 2015 by Patrick Jones

Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports for November indicate that home price growth continues to slow. The 20-City Home Price Index dropped by 0.20 percent to November's reading of 4.30 percent year-over-year.

Filed Under: Housing Market Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Prices, Housing Analysis

Just How Sustainable Is The Micro Housing Trend?

April 16, 2014 by Patrick Jones

Something that the Europeans have been doing for decades has finally made its way over the Atlantic Ocean to North America: the trend is called micro housing, and it's turned into an entirely new way of living.

Filed Under: Housing Market Tagged With: Housing Analysis, Housing Market, Micro Housing

Four Places To Look For Tax Deductions In Your Home

April 8, 2014 by Patrick Jones

Paying your income taxes each year leave your wallet a bit thin? There may be money hiding in your home that lessens your tax burden. Here are four places to look:

Filed Under: Homeowner Tips Tagged With: Homeowner Tips, Housing Analysis, Tax Deductions

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 7, 2014

April 7, 2014 by Patrick Jones

Last week's economic news included readings on February construction spending and multiple reports on employment data. Private sector employment was higher in March, but The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Non-Farm Payrolls for March fell short of expectations.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Housing Analysis, Housing Market, Mortgage Rates

S & P Case-Shiller Shows Home Prices Down For Third Consecutive Month

March 27, 2014 by Patrick Jones

Harsh winter weather conditions contributed to home prices falling in January.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Housing Analysis, Housing Market, S&P Case Shiller

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