Archive for April, 2010
Bye Bye Home Buyer Tax Credit
It's the last day of the home buyer tax credit…for the second time. Of course given all the hype on the home builder web sites, you'd think this was the last day of the housing market as we know it. They're all offering deals deals deals…
Home Buyer Credits Live Past Friday
Never fear, big government isn't leaving the housing market entirely, and now even big Realtors are getting in the incentive game as well.
It’s Impossible to Judge Housing Now
Over the weekend, after Friday's report on sales of newly constructed homes, I found myself in a bit of a "debate" with California-based real estate analyst Mark Hanson, for whom I have great respect.
What’s Really Behind the Surge in New Home Sales
This is real proof of the tax credit boost, because this data series is based on contracts signed, unlike the Existing Home Sales series we got Thursday from the Realtors, which is based on closings.
Even Good Housing Numbers Aren’t Adding Up Right
All the numbers are so deranged right now. Even the exalted S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index folks, put out a note this week saying that even their monthly seasonal adjustments were no good.
