Census: Small US cities have better quality of life but economic picture is steadily worsening more images Realtors’ profile of homebuyers shows surge in 1st-timers, single women purchasing homes
Survey shows spike in 1st-time homebuyers SAN DIEGO — The housing market welcomed a bigger share of first-time buyers and single women this past year, while a majority of sellers resorted to dialing down prices to get their homes sold, a new homebuyer survey shows. First-time buyer tax credit lifts 3Q home sales in Washington state; price declines slow
Home sales in Washington state rise in 3rd quarter Median home prices fell in 80 percent of US metropolitan areas in third quarter of 2009 more images Homebuilder Beazer Homes expected to post fiscal 4th-quarter loss on Tuesday
Land market heats up again as homebuilders vie for property in promising markets
Looking for land in all the right places LOS ANGELES — The housing bust left homebuilders with plenty of red ink on their books as they walked away from swaths of land they no longer needed. Fannie Mae to allow troubled borrowers to hand over deeds to homes and then rent
Fannie Mae offers borrowers option to foreclosure Making (almost) everything illuminated: How to brighten up outdoor spaces with taste and class
Outdoor lighting tips: How to brighten the night Stronger-than-expected readings on manufacturing and housing drive stocks sharply higher
Stocks surge on manufacturing, housing data Pending home sales rise for eighth straight month to highest level since December 2006
September pending home sales rise 6.1 percent Stocks rise ahead of economic data, after Ford posts profit; CIT bankruptcy taken in stride
Stocks gain at open ahead of manufacturing data Index of pending home sales forecast to remain unchanged in September as demand still robust
Ahead of the Bell: Pending Home Sales WASHINGTON — An index that tracks signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes is expected to remain unchanged in September after rising for seven straight months, indicating that housing demand remains strong. Meltdown 101: Consumers may slow but housing, investment, government may keep boosting GDP
Meltdown 101: Why did GDP rise _ and will it last? Stock futures point to higher opening after better-than-expected GDP report
Stock futures higher after GDP report NEW YORK — Stock futures rose sharply, pointing to a higher opening Thursday, after the government said the economy grew at a stronger than expected pace during the third quarter. Economy grows again in 3rd quarter, best showing in 2 years signals end of recessionmore images Stock futures point to modestly higher opening ahead of GDP, weekly jobless claims reports
Stock futures modestly higher ahead of GDP report Economy likely grew in 3rd quarter, validating recovery; questions remain about its strength
The economy appears to be growing, but can it be sustained without government help?
Economic growth expected, but can it be sustained? Sector roundup: Homebuilders slide on new home sales data, airlines down despite oil dip
Sector roundup: Homebuilders, airlines Among the sector activity stories for Wednesday, Oct. 28, from AP Financial News: Senators agree to extend tax credit for first-time homebuyers, expanding it to repeat buyers
Senators agree to extend homebuyer tax credit Shares of homebuilders slide as report shows new homes sales post a surprising drop
Shares of homebuilders slide on new home sales Treasurys rise as stocks fall; government auction of 5-year notes draws strong support
Treasurys rise as stocks dip on drop in home sales Dollar mostly higher as investors question strength of US recovery, seek safety in the buck
Dollar mostly gains as investors seek safety Stocks fall as new home sales post surprise drop of 3.6 percent for September
Stocks slide as new home sales fall NEW YORK — Signs of a weaker housing market and a gloomier outlook on the economy gave investors more reasons to dump stocks. Stocks slide as new home sales post surprise drop of 3.6 percent for September
Stocks turn lower as new home sales fall NEW YORK — Signs of a weaker housing market gave stock investors another reason to be cautious. Stocks fluctuate as new home sales post surprise drop of 3.6 percent for September
Stocks fluctuate as new home sales fall NEW YORK — Stocks are fluctuating following news that sales of new homes posted a surprise drop for September. September new home sales post surprise drop as benefit of first-time buyer tax credit wanes
New home sales fall a surprising 3.6 percent Stocks slide as market opens, investors grow more cautious about strength of recovery
Stocks slide in early trading NEW YORK — Stocks are sliding in early trading as investors grow more cautious about the strength of an economic recovery. Stock futures point to lower opening as investors remain cautious about recovery
Stocks appear headed for slide NEW YORK — Stocks were set to slide Wednesday as investors grew more cautious about the strength of an economic recovery. New home sales forecast to rise for sixth-straight month in September spurred by tax credit
New home sales expected to rise 2.6 pct WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes are expected to post their sixth consecutive monthly gain as builders reap the benefits of a tax credit for first-time owners that expires at the end of next month. |
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