Long-Term Numbers Tell a Different Story
The latest federal statistics on housing prices in hundreds of local markets reveal patterns that haven't been making the news: While on a national basis homeowners have lost more than $1 trillion in equity since the end of the boom, the overwhelming majority of markets continue to show net cumulative value growth over the past 60 months.more >>
Richmond-area home sales rise
Total homes sales in the core area of Richmond
the city and Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties rose 1.6 percent
in the third quarter from the same period a year ago.
Prices move homes
A couple years ago, prospective buyers getting caught up
in a bidding war was common. But most houses are staying on the market
longer now, and bidding wars are few.
The Housing Crisis Is Over
The dire headlines coming fast and furious in
the financial and popular press suggest that the housing crisis is intensifying.
Yet it is very likely that April 2008 will mark the bottom of the U.S. 
Ignore the headlines
Famed Money Manager is perhaps best known for his timeless wisdom that you can beat the pros by focusing on stocks of companies where you either work or shop or have some other edge. But a more relevant Lynchism today is this gem: Ignore the headlines.The REAL Richmond Residential Real Estate Forecast
According to sources from the Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR), mortgage rates in the metropolitan area are at historical lows with the inventory of new and existing homes high.Selling? Make sure the price is right
According to sources from the Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR), mortgage rates in the metropolitan area are at historical lows with the inventory of new and existing homes high.Richmond area lowest for foreclosures
The Richmond region had the lowest foreclosure rate among the nation's top 100 metropolitan areas, according to a midyear report released yesterday by RealtyTrac.Home sales may pick up
Pending home sales index shows surprising gain in June, suggesting more deals to buy houses are in pipeline to close.Keeping Your Eye on the Ball:
The Financial Benefits of HomeownershipThat’s essential advice not only for many sports, but for anyone thinking about buying — or not buying — a house this spring or summer.
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