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Survey Reports Consumers’ Home Security Habits

A recent nationwide survey reports Americans’ concerns about home security and whom they trust to keep their possessions safe. The study, conducted by third-party research firm Kelton Global and sponsored by Schlage to bring attention to October as National Crime …

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Housing Recovery Gaining Despite Persistent Challenges

With home prices and household formations rising and household balance sheets healing, the ongoing housing recovery is expected to gain momentum next year even as several challenges remain, according to economists who participated in the National Association of Home Builders’ …

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Existing-Home Sales Up in August

Existing-home sales increased in August and reached the highest level in more than six years, while the median price shows nine consecutive months of double-digit year-over-year increases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales rose 1.7 percent to a seasonally …

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Builder Confidence Remains Unchanged in September

After four consecutive months of increasing confidence, builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes held unchanged in September with a reading of 58 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “While builder …

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Pending Home Sales Decline in July

Pending home sales were down in July, with higher mortgage interest rates slowing the market, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, declined 1.3 percent to 109.5 in July from …

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Pending Home Sales Dip in June

After reaching the highest level in more than six years, pending home sales declined in June, with rising mortgage interest rates beginning to impact the market, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based …

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