Articles About S&P/Case-Shiller National Index
- Author:
- Mike Ochs
- Posted:
- 09.13.2011
Housing Prices Still Weak, But Show Welcome Improvement
Home prices revived somewhat during the 2nd quarter, but the housing market is still struggling. Prices climbed an impressive 3.6 percent, compared during the three months ending March 31. Despite the upbeat news, home prices are still down 5.9 percent compared with the 2nd quarter of 2010. The rise in home prices came after three […]
- Author:
- Mike Ochs
- Posted:
- 06.23.2011
Equity Loans Putting Homeowners Under Water
Homeowners who took out second mortgages, or borrowed against their homes to use the money as a cash advance, may regret their decisions. Close to 40 percent are now underwater on their loans — owing more than their home is worth, according to CoreLogic Data. The data show 38 percent of borrowers who took second […]