Monthly Archives: March 2012

Case Shiller HPI for January

Case Shiller HPI for January

Some good news within. Pay attention to the graph, which shows the rate of house price decline is slowing. News is good for DC and bad for Hotlanta.

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CNBC article on national housing market

CNBC article on national housing market

More positive news on the national house pricing front.

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BLS labor market stats for 3Q/11

BLS labor market stats for 3Q/11

Scroll down to the second table. Durham County had the 4th highest increase in average weekly wage in the entire country. Wage levels are a vital component of house prices and increases in wages should povide a floor for house prices in Durham and in RTP.

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FHFA HPI for January This is good news on the national house pricing front. The stabilization of house prices is mandatory for the economy to move forward on a consistent basis.

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Home Builder Index for March

HBIforMarch Great graph that illustrates the highs and lows of the home building market on a national basis

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NAR Existing Home Sale Report for February

NAR February existing home sale report

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TMLS February Market Update

TMLS February market update

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Wake County February Metrics

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N&O Article on the February housing market

N&O article on the February residential market

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Wake County permits issued in January-February

The new home market in Wake continues to bounce back off of the mat. Residential permits issued were up 35%, the combination of residential and remodel permits were up 27% and the volume of the permits issued were up 37%. … Continue reading

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