Many economists and analysts expect Houston’s housing market, the nation’s hottest in recent years, to slow markedly this year due to depressed oil prices. The thing is, Houston isn’t cooperating so far. Several major home builders reported this week that their sales in Houston ran the gamut in the first quarter, from flat in comparison […]
For home buyers in northern California, speed is the name of the game. Of the top 10 fastest-moving housing markets, 8 are located in California, with San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland taking the top three spots, according to a report from Trulia. At least 70% of homes in these three areas sold in two […]
The U.S. housing market could get a major boost this year, specifically for single-family homes—especially among first-time buyers. Here’s why. I’m guessing here. My forecasts aren’t any better than anyone else’s, so don’t trade on this. But my gut is telling me that the U.S. housing market could go ballistic this spring, specifically for single-family […]
