Jobs Proposal Boosts Home Prices

By Mike Colpitts The Obama administration’s proposal of jobs and spending initiatives would supply much needed aid to the real estate industry, and give the housing market a shot in the arm towards recovery eventually boosting home prices, an analysis of the program has found. Consumers and businesses are concerned about the U.S. economy, which… Continue reading Jobs Proposal Boosts Home Prices

Wealth Effect Impact Leaves U.S. Feeling Poorer

The way people feel about their personal well being in relationship to money is taking a serious hit as the Wealth Effect leaves Americans feeling poorer, a new Housing Predictor survey has found. The impact of the real estate crash is hitting home as housing prices deflate in the majority of the country, and have… Continue reading Wealth Effect Impact Leaves U.S. Feeling Poorer

Home Sharing Gains Popularity

By Kevin Chiu Home sharing is gaining in popularity as consumers look for ways to save money with the economy sputtering and more homeowners losing their homes to foreclosure. People are turning up at agencies across the U.S. looking for a place to live, where they can save some money to eventually either rent a… Continue reading Home Sharing Gains Popularity

2011 Vermont Housing Market

Sheltered by better employment conditions and the lowest number of foreclosures for any state in the U.S., Vermont is making its way through the financial crisis with few headwinds. Vermont is also sustaining the tough national economy without experiencing a real estate crash. However, the housing market hasn’t been fully void of the recession but… Continue reading 2011 Vermont Housing Market