OCTOBER-2009 Newsletter
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National Real Estate Market
Record Streak Continues for Pending Home Sales
Washington, October 01, 2009 Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...
Existing-Home Sales Ease Following Four Monthly Gains
Washington, September 24, 2009 - Existing-home sales in August gave back some of their strong gain in July but remain above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...
National Real Estate Market Articles    Source:NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
This Month’s
Consumer Articles
How to Get Energy-Saving Tax Credits for Your Home
What could be sweeter? Save money on your energy bill, add value to your home, and save money on your taxes! Learn what improvements are eligible and which ones pay back the most. More...
How to Show Off Your Home for Sale
In a tough market, price matters. But to sell, well-priced homes must also look great. Check out these tips for making your home look great that don’t cost a lot of money. More...
You Can Still Win Even If Mortgage Interest Rates Rise
You Can Still Win Even If Mortgage Interest Rates Rise
If you’re a prospective homebuyer and you’re willing to do some extra work, you can hedge your bet on your mortgage-interest loan rate. Invest in a mutual fund tracking long-term interest rates. More …

How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
Fall is the time to ensure your home makes a good transition from mild, warm weather to cold, snow and ice. A little maintenance can prevent big problems and keep your home snug and safe. More…
Create a Winning Study/Homework Space for Your Child
Do you continually have to clear away your child’s books and papers from the kitchen table to eat dinner? Having an organized study space where your child can do his or her homework is key to a successful school term. More...
Celebrity Favorite Vaction Spots
Forbes' list of the 400 Richest Americans live the dream with the best suite at any luxury hotel, amazing homes, and when they're not home, the next best thing—a yacht. More...
 

National
Housing Indicators
Existing Home Sales
(August)
5.10 million units*
Existing Home Median Price
(August)
$177,700
Housing Starts
(August)
598,000 units*
New Home Sales
(August)
433,000 units*
*seasonally adjusted annual rate
Source NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.


National
Economic Indicators
Homeownership Rate
2nd Qtr 09 2nd Qtr 08
67.4% 68.1%

The homeownership rate (67.4 percent) for the current quarter was lower than the rate in second quarter 2008 (68.1 percent), but not statistically different from the rate in second quarter 2009 (67.3 percent).
New Home Sales
July 09 June 09
 
 
 
+9.6% +9.1%

Sales of new one-family houses in July 2009 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 433,000. This is 9.6% above the revised June 2009 estimate of 395,000.
Source U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Real Estate Sales Statistics
August 2009 Existing Home Statistics
Source: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

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Regional Definitions
   
   
National Home Sales
  Homes
5,100,000
Single Family
4,480,000
Condo/Co-op
620,000
vs. last month:  -2.7%  -2.8%  -1.6%
vs. last year:  3.4%  2.5%  10.1%

National Sales Price of Homes
  Homes
$177,700
Single Family
$177,500
Condo/Co-op
$179,300
vs. last year:  -12.5%  -12.1%  -15.7%


Regional Home Sales
  U.S.
5,100,000
Northeast
910,000
Midwest
1,140,000
South
1,890,000
West
1,160,000
vs. last month:  -2.7%  -2.2%  -6.6%  -3.1%  2.7%
vs. last year:  3.4%  5.8%  0.0%  1.6%  7.4%

Regional Sales Price of Homes
  U.S.
$177,700
Northeast
$241,100
Midwest
$149,900
South
$157,400
West
$220,500
vs. last year:  -12.5%  -10.5%  -10.4%  -11.0%  -12.2%

Regional Single Family Home Sales
  U.S.
4,480,000
Northeast
660,000
Midwest
1,040,000
South
1,720,000
West
1,060,000
vs. last month:  -2.8%  -4.3%  -7.1%  -2.8%  2.9%
vs. last year:  2.5%  4.8%  1.0%  0.0%  7.1%

Regional Sales Price of Single-Family Homes
  U.S.
$177,500
Northeast
$241,700
Midwest
$149,100
South
$159,900
West
$225,600
vs. last year:  -12.1%  -11.9%  -9.5%  -10.0%  -11.5%

Regional Condo/Co-Op Sales
  U.S.
620,000
Northeast
250,000
Midwest
100,000
South
170,000
West
100,000
vs. last month:  -1.6%  4.2%  0.0%  -5.6%  0.0%
vs. last year:  10.1%  11.1%  -5.7%  18.1%  13.6%

Regional Sales Price of Condo/Co-ops
  U.S.
$179,300
Northeast
$239,600
Midwest
$158,500
South
$131,700
West
$165,900
vs. last year:  -15.7%  -8.5%  -19.9%  -19.3%  -23.0%

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