July Case-Shiller Results: Home Prices Still Gaining
The biggest gains in recent months have been in the Pacific Northwest, with Dallas and Denver also experiencing rapid home price growth. Las Vegas, which was hard hit during the housing bust, posted the third fastest increase in the year through July.
August 2017 Market Report: More Than Half of U.S. Homes Have Rebounded to Pre-Recession Peak Values
Less than half (47 percent) of homes valued in the bottom third nationally were worth the same or more than their prior highs, while 52.5 percent of the middle third and 53.8 percent of homes valued in the top third were.
Hurricanes Harvey & Irma: What We Know and What to Expect
There remains much uncertainty and fear about estimated and actual damage to housing markets in Texas and the Southeast as a result of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. But based on past and present research, there are several things we can state with confidence about both situations, and more about which we can make educated assumptions.
Rapid Reaction: August Jobs Report
After showing little growth for much of the spring and summer, the construction industry broke through in August and added almost 30,000 jobs nationwide, highlighting what was otherwise a fairly disappointing August jobs report characterized by slower-than-expected job growth and slow but steady wage growth.
July Case-Shiller Forecast: Slowdown Coming in Home Prices
Following months of record highs in the Case-Shiller U.S. National Index for home prices, July is expected to bring a slowdown.
June Case-Shiller Results: Climbing Faster Than Forecast
The market continues to put the worst effects of the Great Recession in the rear view.
July 2017 Market Report: Almost Half of U.S. Homes Are Worth More Now Than Before the Bubble
In seven metro areas, more than 90 percent of homes have exceeded their pre-recession peak values.. But only 0.4 percent of homes in Las Vegas is worth more than its pre-recession peak value.
Recession Could Hit by Late 2019, Experts Say
A panel of economists and experts says there’s a 52 percent probability of the next recession starting by the end of 2019. That probability jumps to 73 percent for a recession starting by the end of 2020.
