Monthly Archives: November 2009

Zillow’s ‘fresh and new’ local housing data

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Guy Johnson

If you haven’t taken a look at Zillow’s online regional/local housing data in awhile, it’s worth another visit.  Zillow has added many new metrics to its offering, as well as additional ways to slice and dice its data. Housing market … Continue reading →

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Expanded home buyer’s tax credit passes

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Guy Johnson

Both the House and the Senate have passed an unemployment insurance bill, which includes an amendment that expands and extends the first-time home buyer’s tax credit.  That bill will be sent to President Obama for his signature in the next … Continue reading →

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October median sold price, units, DOM, and $/sq.ft.

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Guy Johnson

Wow! The rush to take advantage of the first-time homebuyer’s credit is in its final stretch.  539 houses were sold during the month of October.  We haven’t seen unit sales that high since June. The median sales price continues to … Continue reading →

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Apartment vacancy rates, rents improve

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Guy Johnson

Three times in as many days I’ve been asked about the rental market in Reno, so it was very timely that the RGJ reported on the most recent Johnson-Perkins Apartment Survey results; see Reno-Sparks apartment vacancies stabilize in third quarter. … Continue reading →

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Shame and Fear

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Mike McGonagle

The University of Arizona has just published a paper  entitled "Underwater and Not Walking Away:  Shame, Fear and the Social Management of the Housing Crisis".  It is a 54 page beast, but Mish has posted an abstract with commentary on … Continue reading →

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