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House prices finally fall. Brief article Nov 1, 2009 111
Back to basics: During the recent housing boom, many Americans made unwise financial decisions that boosted demand for mortgages to new heights. Until memories of this nightmare fade, consumers will get back to the basics of using mortgages simply to buy homes. Mortgage bankers, too, must get back to the basics of finding business in markets with the right balance of opportunity and risk. Winzer, Ingo Industry overview Oct 1, 2009 3313
Looking for a clearing. Hewitt, Janet Reilley Editorial Oct 1, 2009 507
Apartment occupancy hits 20-year low: multifamily projects seek to keep tenants as they fill vacancies. Waldon, George Jul 27, 2009 1452
New Zealand House Prices Fall for Tenth Month in April. Brief article May 11, 2009 179
Freddie launches REO Rental Initiative; Chase opens foreclosure-prevention centers. Apr 1, 2009 495
Montana's forest products industry: current conditions and 2009 forecast. Morgan, Todd A.; Keegan, Charles E., III Mar 22, 2009 661
By the numbers. Brief article Mar 1, 2009 224
Navigating access to capital: there is an upside to down credit markets. Heard, Reginald Mar 1, 2009 1841
Tenure reform or bailouts? Robinson, Dave Feb 1, 2009 732
Market Creek rewards residents who invested in neighborhood project. Mowad, Michelle Brief article Jan 5, 2009 180
Schooled in home economics: the industry and consumers are learning some hard lessons from home-price declines. Stiff, David Report Jan 1, 2009 3127
N.H. housing starts falling for fourth straight year. Callahan, Kathleen Report Dec 19, 2008 544
Analysis of the housing market in Lithuania/Nekilnojamojo turto rinkos Lietuvoje analize. Ivanauskas, Feliksas; Eidukevicius, Rimantas; Marcinskas, Albinas; Galiniene, Birute Report Dec 1, 2008 4668
Start making sense on housing. Crumpley, Charles Viewpoint essay Oct 6, 2008 600
A new foundation. Hewitt, Janet Reilley Editorial Oct 1, 2008 487
New Englanders tackle the housing crisis: the impact on the region ripples from Connecticut to Maine. Brett, James T. Aug 15, 2008 470
NAR: home prices to pick up later this year. Jul 1, 2008 372
OFHEO notes accelerating Q1 home-price decline. Jul 1, 2008 473
Home improvements: in a tough market, sellers spruce up smarter. Warren, Larry Jul 1, 2008 1085
'Mixed' message received: Culver City zoning code sets rules on residential-commercial projects that should increase housing options. Miller, Joseph Jun 30, 2008 779
No time for retrenchment: why China should push ahead with financial liberalization. McCormick, David Jun 22, 2008 2191
Profitable renovations: in a plunging housing market, renovations can make the difference between getting a great sale price or no offers at all. Taylor, Chris Jun 1, 2008 2330
It's not all bad. Hewitt Janet Reilley Jun 1, 2008 471
Q1 homeownership rate declines. Brief article Jun 1, 2008 309
Credit repair--not a good fix; With many borrowers seeing their credit scores getting hammered by late mortgage payments and foreclosures, it might seem a good time for credit-repair companies. This article explains why that is not a good fix for struggling consumers. Dipaolo, William Jun 1, 2008 3230
Home is where recovery begins: why do we assume that having a home is a reward for recovery--and not part of it? Ashcraft, Lori; Anthony, William A.; Martin, Chris Column May 1, 2008 1884
Long road to recovery. Schneider, Howard May 1, 2008 850
25 worst-performing states by appreciation rate. Statistical table May 1, 2008 287
Risks, wagering and financial markets. Cangemi, Michael P. May 1, 2008 801
April fool? Brief article May 1, 2008 215
STRONG support for one-industry towns. Groulx, Andre May 1, 2008 494
Home prices post quarterly decline in 36 states. Brief article May 1, 2008 283
Family values. Kempner, Jonathan L. May 1, 2008 915
N.H. rent increases top nation. Brief article Apr 25, 2008 227
Existing-home sales to see gradual rise in 2008. Feb 1, 2008 613
Fighting confusion in a cooling market: to thrive, identify the factors you can control--and then improve on them. Schultz, Bob Aug 17, 2007 1131
New Hampshire housing marketing update. Buck, Kendall Jul 27, 2007 801
Affordable-housing gap widens: it's getting harder to build and manage truly affordable rental housing. Lenders are struggling to figure out what deals to approve as market conditions grow more challenging. Fernandez, Kim Jul 1, 2007 2781
Skyline: lot inventory nearly triples in NWA. Capshaw, Mike Brief article May 21, 2007 218
State weathering national slowdown. Hinkel, Nate May 21, 2007 359
Rising delinquencies send shockwaves through credit strata: some short-term investors retreat to moderate bonds, REITs despite market gains. Broderick, Pat Apr 2, 2007 753
PMI sees higher risk of home-price declines across country. Mar 1, 2007 398
Down-home reality: amid decline, residential builders shed inventory on the outskirts and look to tap 'walkable urbanity' trend closer to city center. Titus, Stephen Feb 1, 2007 2123
California housing affordability at 24 percent for first-time buyers. Brief article Jan 1, 2007 220
NAHB poll finds consumers still confident on home values. Brief article Jan 1, 2007 310
Housing market to 'coast' in 2007. Jan 1, 2007 426
Lots for sale: there's a big build-up of unsold inventory in the new-home market and builders are trying their best to move it. But buyers are not getting what they banked on from existing homes, so the new-home market has stalled. Schiavone, Louise L. Jan 1, 2007 3293
Priced out: high prices have California buyers hunting for relief in many directions. Some have crossed the border into neighboring states, and others have headed for the far-reaching exurbs. Lutz, Warren Jan 1, 2007 3277
25 years ago in reason. Brief article Nov 1, 2006 165
Home builders say housing market to slow, not stall. Conference news Nov 1, 2006 508
Freddie Mac, housing market face period of transition. Nov 1, 2006 484
The best is yet to come. Robbins, John M. Column Nov 1, 2006 1448
Cold comfort hotel: the Melbourne Commonwealth Games sparked a debate about the strategy of using hotels to accommodate homeless people. But what does 'hotels for the homeless' really mean. Gronda, Hellene Aug 1, 2006 1821
Shopping for the right mortgage: following this advice can help you find the loan that meets your needs. Sykes, Tanisha A. May 1, 2006 3022
Market performance gauge: worst-performing states over the last one-year period (through 12/31/05). Table May 1, 2006 161
New neighbors in the 'hood: where do they come from? Sylvester, James T. Dec 22, 2005 893
Area index falls. Allen, Mike Brief Article Oct 10, 2005 220
State agency resists sale of prime property in Malibu. Fine, Howard May 9, 2005 1421
The grass isn't always greener outside San Diego: property values in Smalltown USA just can't compare. Marmion, Mike Nov 8, 2004 621
Construction forecast is concrete. Medaglia, Michele Oct 27, 2004 692
Welcome to the new market. Robbins, John M. Oct 1, 2004 1934
Results elusive as leaders seek answers to nagging issue. Broderick, Pat Aug 16, 2004 2194
Affordable housing by the numbers. Broderick, Pat Brief Article Aug 16, 2004 260
Home prices may expose economy to credit peril. Berry, Kate Jun 21, 2004 1255
Need capital? Know how lenders assess your operations: you're sure you qualify--but how do you convince lenders of that? Pieczynski, James J. Jun 1, 2004 1506
The Challenge of Housing Affordability. May 27, 2004 1746
Local heroes. King, Danny Brief Article Dec 15, 2003 288
The legacy of inadequate housing. Barnsley, Paul Dec 1, 2003 2074
Rebuilding out of the ashes: in fire-scarred Malibu and Topanga, home values have continued to soar. King, Danny Nov 3, 2003 973
Economic activity. Jul 1, 2003 1051
Slowdown in housing won't trigger defaults. Ayling, Phil Feb 17, 2003 433

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