Tag Archives: homes

Housing flips zip at a quick clip

Last year, Virginia Beach, Va., saw a 141 percent increase in home flipping compared with 2012. Continue reading

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New-home sales fall, trees exult

Frigid weather is a stop sign for buyers, but the housing recovery is still on track. Continue reading

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Distressed homes selling fast

Investors are buying bank-owned and foreclosed homes before prices rise further. Continue reading

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Half of home sales are all-cash

Not all homebuyers are deterred by rising mortgage rates. Continue reading

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New home sales take off

Rising rates aren’t frightening off buyers of newly built homes. Continue reading

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For homebuyers, bigger is better

After stagnating during the housing bust, McMansions are in demand again. Continue reading

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Which market has priciest homes?

You’ll need a huge salary to buy a home in this area of the country. Continue reading

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Spain’s answer to housing glut

If you’ve always wanted a vacation home in sunny Spain, here’s a buying opportunity. Continue reading

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Best state to sell a home

Given the drop in inventory, your home might sell quickly in this state. Continue reading

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Ooh la low! Sale on French homes

The French turn up their noses at high taxes by ditching luxury real estate. Continue reading

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