Here are a few national real estate-related stories that came across my screen this week…
- from The Wall Street Journal: Nevada, Other States Target Construction-Defect Lawsuits — Moves aimed at curbing frivolous litigation against builders, but critics say legitimate claims could be hit, too
- from FreddieMac: Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Consecutive Week
- from the Los Angeles Times: Lenders begin easing requirements to get a mortgage
- from The Wall Street Journal: U.S. New-Home Sizes Set Record Last Year
- from Fannie Mae: Strong Job Growth Foreshadows Solid Full-Year Economic Growth — Robust Hiring and Firming Income Growth Expected to Boost Housing Recovery
- from Reuters: Strong jobs market to spur U.S. housing in 2015: Reuters poll
- from the National Association of Home Builders: New Home Sales Hold Steady in January
- from Market Watch: Used McMansions are selling briskly
- from FreddieMac: U.S. Housing Stability Improves for Fourth Consecutive Month
- from CNBC: Mortgage applications point to more buyers
- from PulteGroup: Age is Just a Number: Single Female Baby Boomers Happier, Healthier Than Ever
