The housing market took a positive turn during the year, making it one of the major economy boosters. After a minor lapse, the housing recovery allowed for an increase in sellers' asking prices, more manageable costs for homeowners and confidence from potential builders. Experts predict that for the most part, …

After all the negative news and challenging forecasts reported about the housing industry in the last few years, overall, homebuilders believe that the housing recovery is real and are keeping a watchful and hopeful eye on the industry.

June in particular was a good month for the National Association …

Now well into 2013, we’ve seen a noticeable comeback for the real estate market thus far, which includes an 11 percent increase in home prices all across the country. While this is undoubtedly good news for sellers nationwide, the question remains whether it is too late for potential buyers to …

The real estate market has had its ups and downs over the years but it finally seems as though we are in the midst of a recovery. It was a mere six months ago that we were in a completely different state of mind when it came to which party …

In a real estate industry that has gone through so many changes in the last few years, there is finally some positive news that shows that things are looking up. Homes are beginning to sell and there are more qualified buyers than in previous years.

One trend happening in …

Sales of existing homes reached a three-year high in February and their prices rose, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday, adding to signs of an acceleration in the housing recovery even though the supply of properties on the market increased.

The association said sales increased 0.8 percent …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Builders began construction on more homes in February, and permits for future construction rose at their fastest pace since 2008. The increases point to a housing recovery that is gaining strength.

The Commerce Department said on Tuesday that builders broke ground on houses and apartments last …

It is no secret that the housing market has been a very rough rollercoaster ride as the market has suffered its highs and lows over the last fifteen years. However, 2012 brought with it some positive industry changes that bring hope for a more stable market in the near future. …

After the economic bubble and the real estate market crash a few years ago, the industry has been waiting for some good news. Well fortunately enough, there is now much data that reports encouraging news for the housing market. Any sight of promising news is helpful, and analyst's data reports …

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices jumped in January, a sign the housing market is gaining momentum as it nears the spring selling season.

Home prices rose 9.7 percent in January from a year ago, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic. That's up from an 8.3 percent increase …