Monthly Archives: July 2012

Foreclosure filings through the end of June

As reported by the North Carolina Court system, the following are the percentage change in foreclosure filings, comparing 2Q/12 with 2Q/11 State down 8% Chatham down 14% Durham up 6% Johnston down 2% Orange down 13% Wake down 10%

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Zillow report on national house prices

http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-07-24/home-values-zillow/56454322/1

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CNBC article on national foreclosures

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48243400

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Wake County market update for the second quarter of 2012

BirchMarketUpdate07172012

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Second Quarter Building Permits for Wake County

Second quarter building permits in the county increased by 11% compared to the same quarter last year. This is the third consecutive second quarter with higher permits issued….another sign of recovery in the new home market.

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News14 Carolina story on local housing market

http://triangle.news14.com/content/top_stories/660768/triangle-housing-market-shows-signs-of-recovery

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N&O article on Triangle home sales in June

http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/12/2194514/triangle-home-sales-up-19-percent.html

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Case Shiller press release referencing housing affordibility

Case Shiller press release in 5/12

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USA Today article on negative equity hindering housing recovery

http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-07-02/home-sellers-underwater-real-estate-prospects/55989634/1

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Bureau of Labor Statistics News Release on 6/28/12

BLS news release 6/28/12 This is not good economic news. Scroll down to see Durham County. “The U.S. average weekly wage decreased over the year by 1.7 percent to $955 in the fourth quarter of 2011. This is one of … Continue reading

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