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Home buying surges in October
With low borrowing costs and falling prices, the index of pending home sales increased 10.4 percent in October, the biggest gain in a year.
Briefs: Home-buying in October at highest in year
The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes jumped in October to the highest level in a year. But it follows three months of declines and isn't enough to signal a housing recovery.
Jennifer Hudson buying home in Burr Ridge on market for $2.8 million
Chicago singer and actress Jennifer Hudson is buying a home in Burr Ridge that has been for sale for $2.795 million.
Home buying contracts at highest level in a year - Thu, 01 Dec 2011 PST
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes jumped in October to the highest level in a year. But the gain follows three months of declines and isn’t enough to signal a housing recovery. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday its index of sales agreements rose 10.4 percent last month to a reading of 93.3.
Home market being held back by wary first-timers
Home market being held back by wary first-timers Associated Press Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:17 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 [...] their absence helps explain why the housing industry is still depressed. The obstacles range from higher down payments to heavy debt from credit ...
What's Wrong With Buying a Mobile Home?
Dave Says: When you buy a house, it goes up in value in the long run. From a financial standpoint, mathematically, when you buy a mobile home, you’re buying a very large car in which to live .
Jennifer Hudson Buying Home in Burr Ridge
The Chicago native has a contract pending on the 12,000-square-foot home that was inspected Monday. Photo Credit: Getty Images
The hidden costs of buying a home
What does it really cost to buy a home? Can you afford it? You obviously have to pay the purchase price and mortgage interest, but what else is involved?
Lt. Gov. Newsom buying new home in Marin County
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is buying a new home in Marin County.
Think closer to home for your holiday gift buying
Anyone who's been inside a mall or department store this fall has heard it already. If you've strolled through the home or seasonal section of a Target or Walmart or another low-price general-merchandise store, you've seen it. And if you're shopping online, the signs are abundant.