The housing market continues to generate a myriad of Internet articles. And because of the direct hand-in-hand relationship between housing and relocation, we are paying attention. Here is a sample of some of the highlights from the past week. Buying a home as an investment has taken quite a hit in the recent years. Previously,…
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July 2010 Employment Report
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July report on the state of employment and economic uncertainty remains at the forefront. The unemployment rate remains at 9.5 percent and private employers added 71,000 new jobs in July. The May and June numbers were also reduced to more accurately represent the employment situation. Investors turned…
Improved Housing Markets – 2014
While RelocateAmerica focuses primarily on relocation news that affects each calendar year, it never hurts to glimpse into the proverbial crystal ball and forecast the housing market future. That is exactly what this linked article provides – a look at the most improved housing markets for 2014. The research was conducted by Fiserv Case-Shiller and…
WSJ’s Where Housing is Headed
The Wall Street Journal recently released its quarterly survey on where housing is headed. The report is well sourced and provides some interesting information detailing five major categories for 28 metropolitan areas. Being the Wall Street Journal, its very New York-centric, which shouldn’t be too surprising based on its readership and the simple fact that…
Short Sales for Relocating New HomeBuyers
Short sales offer a tremendous opportunity to relocating individuals and families. If there is an upside to the recent economic downturn, relocating homebuyers may be at the apex. This is not to downplay the grim reality of underwater mortgages and sellers unable to maintain their properties, but simply, the other side of the coin not…
Mortgage Rates Hit 30 Year Low Point
Mortgage rates have dropped to 4.58 percent for an average 30-year fixed loan. This is the lowest rate on record according to mortgage company Freddie Mac since 1971. This actually matches mortgage rates in the 1950s when long-term rates averaged 20 to 25 years. With this incredibly low rate rate, lending has increased, but still…
May 2010 Housing Report
While RelocateAmerica is always on the lookout for positive news regarding relocation, it is also important to blog about the other side to present the entire picture. The Department of Commerce and National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) reports both have implications for relocation. The US Commerce Department’s report last week indicated that sales of…
Understand Your Moving Needs & Expectations
Today, the Earth’s north-south axis is tilted 23.5 degrees related to the sun. Hmmm, what? OK, perhaps easier stated, summer is officially here. June 21, the first day of summer, the ole’ summer solstice and yep, that means moving season is now in full swing. And hence, it is a good time to start focusing…
Harvard Housing Study 2010
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University researches housing in the United States to analyze the dynamic relationships between the housing market and economic, demographic and social trends. As this relationship is paramount to relocation, RelocateAmerica looks forward to the annual release each June. In short, the 2010 report looks remarkably similar to…
2010 Top 10 Recovery Cities
For 2010, RelocateAmerica’s Top 100 Places to Live list, our methodology focused on communities either currently in economic recovery and/or well positioned for future growth. Here they are in reverse countdown order, RelocateAmerica’s Top 10 Recovery Cities for 2010, all communities moving in the right direction. Coming in at Number 10. Boulder Colorado. With the…