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Flood of foreclosures to hit the housing market

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The golden age for foreclosure squatters may soon be coming to an end now that the $26 billion mortgage settlement has been approved.

Recovery in home prices not expected until spring

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Even though home prices are rebounding in some parts of the country the overall housing market won't start turning the corner until spring of next year, according to the latest forecast based on the Fiserv Case-Shiller indices.

Home sales continue to climb

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Home sales continued to climb in April, according to the latest reading on the housing recovery from an industry trade group.

New home sales rise

New home sales

New home sales edged slightly higher once again in April as the housing market continues to give a lift to the U.S. economy.

New homes sold at an annual pace of 454,000 in the month, up 2% from March, and a 13% jump from the year earlier sales pace. S...

Home prices post strongest gains in 7 years

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U.S. home prices posted their strongest gains since 2006, as the housing recovery continued to gain steam.

Prices on the S&P/Case-Shiller national index rose 10.2% in the first quarter, according to the latest report.

That marked the fourth consecutive...

Sellers calling the shots on home deals

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In a dramatic about-face for the housing market, sellers are now calling the shots.

Foreclosure sales hit lowest level since 2008

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Sales of bank-owned properties last quarter hit their lowest level since early 2008, according to a new report.

Mortgage rates are highest in a year

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Mortgage rates have hit their highest level in more than a year, making homes more expensive for buyers who finance their purchases.

Homebuilders struggle to find workers

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Sales of new homes are on a tear, but builders can't find enough workers to keep up with the demand.

McMansions are making a comeback

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As the economy recovers, America's love affair with the oversized McMansion has been reignited.

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