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House prices are up, but not yet bubbling
David Weinberg Feb 26, 2013
Sharp price increases in some regions raise concerns about a new housing bubble. But as prices rise, more sellers will appear, steadying the market.
Sometimes even banks want to 'walk away' from a home
Leoneda Inge Feb 22, 2013
In some working-class neighborhoods with cheap housing, the banks actually lose money on a foreclosure. So it’s cheaper to do nothing.
Cape Coral real estate: Florida's housing anomaly
Barbara Bogaev Mar 1, 2013
According to RealtyTrac, Florida has the highest rate of foreclosure rate of any state in the U.S. So why is the Florida town of Cape Coral doing so well compared to other cities in the state?
Real estate comeback slows, but optimism remains
Jeremy Hobson Feb 20, 2013
The pace of home building slowed in January, falling 8.5 percent from December. Despite the decrease, January was still the third best month for house construction since 2008.
Anticipating this week's housing stats -- without dread
Mitchell Hartman Feb 18, 2013
The market for new housing has been heating up, even though plenty of foreclosed homes are for sale too.
Con artists take advantage of vacant homes in limbo
Rowan Moore Gerety Feb 15, 2013
More than 5 million homes have been lost to foreclosure since 2006. That's a lot of real estate, and con artists are determined to put it to good use.
Las Vegas: A look at housing in Sin City
Barbara Bogaev Feb 15, 2013
Last month, Las Vegas dropped to No. 6 on RealtyTrac's list of cities burdened by foreclosures. What's behind the shifting market in Sin City?
Betting wrong on gentrification in Chicago
Sylvester Monroe Feb 13, 2013
During the bubble, many snapped up properties in neighborhoods they thought were going to become more affluent. But instead of moving up, Chicago's Englewood neighborhood has been spiraling down.
America Underwater: The mortgage crisis in data
Matt Berger Feb 9, 2013
This week, Marketplace Money and The New York Times team up to tell the story of home ownership in America three years after the housing bubble. View our interactive map and listen to our special podcast.
Omaha: How's the housing market where Warren Buffett lives?
Barbara Bogaev Feb 15, 2013
On paper, Omaha looks like a pretty great place to live: It's consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the country. Why is it doing so well?
