housing industry

Housing: Builders and buyers gaining confidence

Marketplace  Wed, 01/18/2012 - 14:48

New data from home builders indicate they're feeling more confident, and now that layoffs have slowed, buyers are feeling more secure, too.

Still, there are bumps ahead for the housing industry.


 

Could mortgage rates drop to zero?

MSN Money Latest Articles  Mon, 10/11/2010 - 13:19

The auto industry uses 0% interest to sell cars. So why not the housing industry? Here's the likely scenario if interest rates keep moving lower.


 

Cash cushion shrivels - U.S. housing agency

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Thu, 11/12/2009 - 09:14

The mortgage meltdown has ravaged the finances of a crucial government agency tasked with propping up the housing industry.


 

Home sales drop more than expected

Marketplace  Thu, 07/24/2008 - 15:16

The housing industry continued its tumble in June with a worse-than-expected 2.5 percent drop in existing home sales.

Amy Scott reports.