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It is that time of the month to look back to see how the real estate market in Pearland TX did compared to the history and to look where it might be headed.
In this story, I will be looking at the 2 zip code of Pearland, 77584 and 77581. For the most part, Pearland is following the history of what it has always done. more...
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National Real Estate Market Update
Another Big Gain in Existing-Home Sales as Buyers Respond to Tax Credit
Washington, December 22, 2009 Existing-home sales rose again in November as first-time buyers rushed to close sales before the original November 30 deadline for the recently extended and expanded tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...
Four out of 10 Recent Buyers Relied on FHA Loans, Says NAR
Washington, December 18, 2009 According to the most recent Realtors® Confidence Index, 39 percent of recent buyers purchased a home with a Federal Housing Administration-insured loan. More...
Nine Consecutive Gains for Pending Home Sales
Washington, December 01, 2009 Pending home sales have risen for nine months in a row, a first for the series of the index since its inception in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...
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December 2009 Existing Home Statistics
Source: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
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Consumer Tips & Cool Properties
WSJ.com's 2009 "Most Often Viewed Featured Homes"
If you missed these spectacular homes for sale in 2009 that were featured in WSJ.com's real estate section, here's your chance to enjoy the 'eye-candy'. More...
Exterior Remodeling Proves Best Bang for Your Buck, Realtors® Report
Washington, December 17, 2009 Despite a slow market and a slight decrease in the resale value of most remodeling projects, Realtors® report that the smartest home improvement investments may also be some of the least expensive. More...
How to Eliminate Mold from Your Home
Since the mold industry is largely unregulated, use this guide to ensure you find a credentialed professional and understand the inspection, sampling, and clean-up process. More...
Smart Strategies for Building a Master Closet
Oliver Marks, says "Done right, a walk-in closet will add convenience and value to your master suite addition, and extend the life of your wardrobe, too".
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Housing Indicators
Existing Home Sales (February) 5.45 million units*
Existing Home Median Price (February) $178,300
Housing Starts (February) 557,000 units*
New Home Sales (February) 342,000 units*
*seasonally adjusted annual rate SourceNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
National
Economic Indicators
Homeownership Rate
3rd Qtr 09
3rd Qtr 08
67.6%
67.9%
The homeownership rate (67.6 percent) for the current quarter was not statistically different from the third quarter 2008 rate (67.9 percent) or from last quarter's rate (67.4 percent).
New Home Sales
Nov 09
Oct 09
-11.3%
+1.8%
Sales of new one-family houses in November 2009 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 355,000. This is 11.3% below the revised October 2009 estimate of 400,000.
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It is that time of the month to look back to see how the real estate market in Pearland TX did compared to the history and to look where it might be headed.
In this story, I will be looking at the 2 zip code of Pearland, 77584 and 77581. For the most part, Pearland is following the history of what it has always done. more...
Metropolitan Prices & State Sales
National Home Sales
7.4%
-4.3%
