There are signs of life in the Florida housing market, but they’re not in the Jacksonville area.
House takes Paulson to task on bailout CNN, 18 November 2008
Lawmakers challenged Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on his handling of the $700 billion bank bailout program and stressed the importance of doing more to help homeowners.
October home sales in Houston down 20 percent 18 November 2008
The local housing market continued to feel the effects of the troubled national economy in October.
Hamilton County home values go up 18 November 2008
Despite the foreclosure crisis and housing market meltdown, many Hamilton County residents will see an increase in their property values this year.
Albany among bright spots in 3Q housing 18 November 2008
The two top salesmen for a $700 billion financial bailout are in for a grilling by Capitol Hill lawmakers just one week after ...
Builders' confidence sinks to new low CNN, 18 November 2008
Homebuilders' confidence in the housing market again plunged to a record low, dragged down by poor financial market conditions, rising unemployment and consumer anxiety, a trade group said Tuesday.
Denver home-price drop surpasses nation's 18 November 2008
Home prices in the Denver area in the past year have fallen at a steeper rate than the U.S. average, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors Tuesday.
Fla. home sales up, prices remain down 18 November 2008
Finally, a bit of positive news about Florida’s housing market. Sales of existing family homes in the tri-county area rose in the third quarter. But, the good news was tempered by the fact that prices across the board continue to tumble, according to the Florida Association of Realtors.
Janet McAfee buys Edward L. Bakewell 18 November 2008
Janet McAfee, one of the largest residential real estate firms in St. Louis, has acquired competitor Edward L. Bakewell Inc. Realtors. The combined firm will have more than 150 real estate agents.