Shadow Inventory Down 28 Percent from 2010 Peak

CoreLogic, a leading residential property information, analytics and services provider, reported recently that the overall shadow inventory is down 28 percent from its peak in January 2010, when it reached 3 million homes  Read More >


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From Gloom to Bloom: Expecting the Healthiest Spring Season Since 2007

Freddie Mac recently released its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook through March showing that as we head into the spring home buying season, continued low mortgage rates, increasing house prices, and gradually improving consumer confidence will help support increased home sales. A short preview video and the complete March 2013 U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook are available here.
Outlook Highlights
•Compared to 2012, expect home sales to be up 8 to 10 percent for 2013. ...

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Accuracy of Zillow, Trulia listing data under fire again

Touting IDX data, ZipRealty invites consumers to use new 'Listing Check' tool

By Paul Hagey, Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

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Editor's note: This story has been updated with comments from Zillow and Trulia, and additional details on ZipRealty's study of listings accuracy.

Following in the footsteps of Redfin, ZipRealty Inc. is emphasizing the timeliness and accuracy of the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) listing data it serves up on its website in comparison to the sometimes dated and incomplete information on third-party listing portals like Zillow and Trulia. FULL ARTICLE LINK