Tag: Realtors

  • Outlook for Housing is Hopeful with First-Time Home Buyers Leading the Way

    San Diego, November 13, 2009 Aided by the home buyer tax credit, the outlook for housing and the economy appears headed for a sustainable recovery, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the projections are enhanced by a tax credit expansion to more home buyers through the middle of…

  • Decline in Commercial Real Estate Sectors Appears to be Slowing

    Washington, August 19, 2009 Commercial real estate activity has suffered from a severe credit crunch for commercial sectors, sustained job losses and weak consumer spending, although the decline appears to be slowing.  A forward-looking indicator shows commercial real estate will remain weak into 2010, but recent actions by the Federal Reserve should improve some flow…