Existing Home Sales Drop In June But Hint At Support For Higher Price Tiers

July 23, 2010 by PK Johnson · Leave a Comment 

Consistent with most post-home buyer tax credit housing news, Existing Home Sales eased lower last month. The 5 percent drop in sales was expected, but a closer look at the month’s data reveals some interesting trends.

May 2010 Existing Home Sales Is Better Than The Headline Data Suggests

June 23, 2010 by PK Johnson · Leave a Comment 

The press is calling the May 2010 drop in Existing Home Sales “unexpected” and disappointing, but a deeper look at the data shows the news isn’t as bad as it first appears.

Home Supplies Tick Higher, Creating An Opening For Today’s Home Buyers

May 25, 2010 by PK Johnson · Leave a Comment 

According to the National Association of Realtors®, although the number of homes sold ticked higher in April, so did the supply of existing homes for sale, too. Sellers are now listing homes faster than buyers can buy them.

Home Resales Boom Into The End Of The Tax Credit; Home Values Seen Rising.

April 23, 2010 by PK Johnson · Leave a Comment 

Existing Home Sales rose in March, as expected. U.S. homebuyers closed on 7 percent more homes as compared to February.

Existing Home Sales Flatten And Point To A Much Better Spring

March 24, 2010 by PK Johnson · Leave a Comment 

As expected, Existing Home Sales fell in February, slipping 30,000 units versus January’s numbers. It’s the 4th straight month in which Existing Home Sales were lower, month-over-month. But it may not last long.

Existing Home Sales Drop Again In January But Stay On The Trendline

March 2, 2010 by PK Johnson · Leave a Comment 

Anecdotal evidence is showing sales activity higher through February and into March. And, although it’s unlikely we’ll see a spike through April like we did last November, buy-side demand for homes should remain strong. The good news of the sagging sales reports is that today’s buyers may find home prices are lower and sellers are more willing to negotiate.