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Monthly Archives: November 2011

New Home Supplies Fall To An 18-Month Low

Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin

If you plan to buy of new construction in 2012, don’t expect today’s low prices. Like everything in housing of late, the market for newly-built homes appears to be improving. Continue reading →

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Conforming Loan Limits Unchanged For 2012

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

In 2012, for the 7th straight year, the national, single-family conforming mortgage loan limit will remain at $417,000. Continue reading →

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More Sales, Less Inventory : Home Prices Headed Higher?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

The housing market continues to signal that a broad rebound is underway. In October, despite sparse home inventory, the number of properties sold increased 1.4% nationwide. Continue reading →

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Maximum FHA Loan Limits Restored To $729,750

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

As signed into law last Friday, maximum FHA loan limits are — once again — as high as $729,750. Continue reading →

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Using Home Generators? Here’s How To Stay Safe.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

Home generators are a leading cause of poisoning by carbon monoxide. Before turning yours on, follow these important safety tips. Continue reading →

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Housing Starts Rising: New Construction Turns The Corner?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

Another day, another signal that the market for newly-built homes is improving. Single-Family Housing Starts rose to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 430,000 units in October — a 4 percent increase from September and the highest reading in 3 months. Continue reading →

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Kite Boarding on Maui – A beginner’s Tale Day 3

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

If you missed my previous Blogs, see Day 1 & Day 2. Using your hand to replicate catching and releasing air in your kite. It was another fabulous day on Maui. The West Maui Mountains were clear as a bell across the … Continue reading →

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Homebuilders Getting Optimistic; Higher Home Prices Ahead?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

Just two months after falling to a multi-month low, the Housing Market Index surged again in November, climbing another three points to 21 Continue reading →

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Government Releases Additional HARP Guidance For Underwater Homeowners

Posted on November 16, 2011 by admin

Tuesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unveiled lender instructions for the government’s revamped HARP program. Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Filings Climbing; 4 States Account For Half Of Nationwide Activity

Posted on November 15, 2011 by admin

According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, October’s foreclosure filings rose 7 percent to 231,000 filings nationwide. Activity concentrated in just 4 states nationwide — California, Florida, Michigan and Illinois. Continue reading →

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