Denver home prices have officially risen to pre-recession levels with a 9 percent year-over-year increase during the second quarter. June brought 9,187 homes for sale, up from the 8,214 available in May, with sales increasing 3 percent from May and 7 percent from June 2012. It is true that interest rates have slightly increased, but […]
Pocket Neighborhoods
December 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Changing demographics are reigniting a hunger for community. For this and other reasons, pocket neighborhoods have a huge potentiality to increase. Pocket neighborhoods represent a pattern of housing that fosters a strong sense of community among nearby neighbors, while at the same time preserving their need for privacy. Examples can be found across the spectrum […]
Home Affordability Sinks For The First Time In 12 Months
August 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rising home prices are taking a toll on today’s home buyers. For the first time in 4 quarters — and despite falling mortgage rates — home affordability is sinking.
Existing Home Supply Ticks Higher To 6.6 Months Nationwide
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Home resales slipped more than 5 percent last month, putting a damper recent housing market enthusiasm.
FHFA : Home Values Up 3% Since Last Year
July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index shows home values up 0.8% in April on a monthly, seasonally-adjusted basis.
Homebuilder Confidence Moves To 5-Year High
May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After a brief dip in April, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index rose 5 points in May to 29.
Single-Family Housing Starts Slip 0.2% In March
April 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In March, single-family Housing Starts were down 0.2% from the month prior, or just 1,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.