Thursday, October 26, 2006
Breibart - "Home Price Drop Is Largest in 35 Years" (10-26-06)
"The median price of a new home plunged in September by the largest amount in more than 35 years, even as the pace of sales rebounded for a second month."
"The Commerce Department reported that the median price for a new home sold in September was $217,100, a drop of 9.7 percent from September It was the lowest median price for a new home since September 2004 and the sharpest year-over-year decline since December 1970. The weakness in new home prices was even sharper than a 2.5 percent fall in the price of existing homes last month, which had been the biggest drop on record."
"The median price of a new home plunged in September by the largest amount in more than 35 years, even as the pace of sales rebounded for a second month."
"The Commerce Department reported that the median price for a new home sold in September was $217,100, a drop of 9.7 percent from September It was the lowest median price for a new home since September 2004 and the sharpest year-over-year decline since December 1970. The weakness in new home prices was even sharper than a 2.5 percent fall in the price of existing homes last month, which had been the biggest drop on record."
NAR - "September Existing-Home Sales Ease, Setting State for Stable Market" (10-25-06)
"Existing-home sales eased last month, as did the number of homes available for sale – indicating the housing market is stabilizing, according to the National Association of Realtors®."
"Total existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – dipped 1.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of 6.18 million units in September from a level of 6.30 million in August, and were 14.2 percent below the 7.20 million-unit pace in September 2005, which was the third strongest month on record."
"Existing-home sales eased last month, as did the number of homes available for sale – indicating the housing market is stabilizing, according to the National Association of Realtors®."
"Total existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – dipped 1.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of 6.18 million units in September from a level of 6.30 million in August, and were 14.2 percent below the 7.20 million-unit pace in September 2005, which was the third strongest month on record."
OC Register - "Auctions help sellers move on" (10-25-06)
"The Norris Group, founded by Riverside real estate investor and forecaster Bruce Norris, is launching a home auction business Nov. 19 at a Cal Poly Pomona auditorium, hawking 19 vacant, investor-owned homes."
"The Norris Group, founded by Riverside real estate investor and forecaster Bruce Norris, is launching a home auction business Nov. 19 at a Cal Poly Pomona auditorium, hawking 19 vacant, investor-owned homes."
Dallas News - "Centex profit plunges" (10-25-06)
"60% slide reported for quarter as homebuilder writes off $130 million"
"60% slide reported for quarter as homebuilder writes off $130 million"
CAR - "C.A.R. reports sales decrease 31.7 percent in September, median price of a home in California at $553,050, up 1.8 percent from year ago" (10-25-06)
"We expected a fairly steep decline in sales last month compared with a year ago, when sales were near their all-time record,” said C.A.R. President Vince Malta. “Unsold inventory is holding steady, and is close to the long-term historic average typical of a more ‘normal’ market."
"We expected a fairly steep decline in sales last month compared with a year ago, when sales were near their all-time record,” said C.A.R. President Vince Malta. “Unsold inventory is holding steady, and is close to the long-term historic average typical of a more ‘normal’ market."
Bloomberg.com - "U.S. Home Resales Fall; Prices Drop for Second Month (Update2)" (10-25-06)
"U.S. home resales fell 1.9 percent in September and prices dropped from year-ago levels for a second month, the first back-to-back monthly price declines since 1990."
"U.S. home resales fell 1.9 percent in September and prices dropped from year-ago levels for a second month, the first back-to-back monthly price declines since 1990."
Market Watch - "Economists divided on meaning of 12 words" (10-25-06)
"What does 'moderate growth' mean for the Fed and interest rates?"
"Going forward, the economy seems likely to expand at a moderate pace."
It's the kind of forward-looking language that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke seeks to use to give the public a better idea about Fed policy. It's purposely conditional, based on a forecast that may or may not come true. See full story.
"What does 'moderate growth' mean for the Fed and interest rates?"
"Going forward, the economy seems likely to expand at a moderate pace."
It's the kind of forward-looking language that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke seeks to use to give the public a better idea about Fed policy. It's purposely conditional, based on a forecast that may or may not come true. See full story.
Daily News - "Countrywide to cut 2,500, mum on who's taking hit" (10-24-06)
"In yet another sign of a slowing real-estate market, mortgage giant Countrywide Financial Corp. said Tuesday that it will cut 2,500 jobs nationwide, saying it needs to save $500 million a year."
"In yet another sign of a slowing real-estate market, mortgage giant Countrywide Financial Corp. said Tuesday that it will cut 2,500 jobs nationwide, saying it needs to save $500 million a year."
Yahoo! - "Sales of existing homes fall" (10-25-06)
"Sales of existing homes fell for a sixth straight month in September and the median sales price dropped on an annual basis by the largest amount on record, further documenting a lukewarm housing market."
"Sales of existing homes fell for a sixth straight month in September and the median sales price dropped on an annual basis by the largest amount on record, further documenting a lukewarm housing market."
Washington Post - "Stubborn sellers could harm housing sector" (10-24-06)
"At a recent meeting with her Las Vegas real estate firm's 200 agents, Joanne Levy told them they needed to deliver a stark message to clients. They would tell them that unsold homes are at a record level and sellers need to lower their prices."
"At a recent meeting with her Las Vegas real estate firm's 200 agents, Joanne Levy told them they needed to deliver a stark message to clients. They would tell them that unsold homes are at a record level and sellers need to lower their prices."
Wahington Times - "Housing slump takes shine off star-studded properties" (10-24-06)
"Los Angeles is in the midst of a housing market slowdown, just a year after sellers were enjoying giddy times of bidding wars and multiple offers. Prices in Southern California rose in September at their slowest pace in nearly a decade. Realtors say there are several causes, but none more than greed."
"Los Angeles is in the midst of a housing market slowdown, just a year after sellers were enjoying giddy times of bidding wars and multiple offers. Prices in Southern California rose in September at their slowest pace in nearly a decade. Realtors say there are several causes, but none more than greed."
Marin Independent Journal - "Foreclosures spike in Marin" (10-24-06)
"Home foreclosures in Marin County were up nearly 60 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period last year, a leading real-estate research firm reported."
"Home foreclosures in Marin County were up nearly 60 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period last year, a leading real-estate research firm reported."
Market Watch - "Second-home fever reduced" (10-23-06)
"The rate of second-home ownership among 50- to 60-year-olds has remained flat during the 12-year period between 1992 and 2004, according to a report sponsored by Radian Group Inc. and the Research Institute for Housing America of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Early boomers were no more likely to own a second home than older generations of homeowners."
"The rate of second-home ownership among 50- to 60-year-olds has remained flat during the 12-year period between 1992 and 2004, according to a report sponsored by Radian Group Inc. and the Research Institute for Housing America of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Early boomers were no more likely to own a second home than older generations of homeowners."
Press Enterprise - "Inland-area rents aren't all that cheap anymore" (10-23-06)
"Inland-area rents have risen to an average of $1,129, but that's still cheaper than a $1,546 average monthly rent payment in Orange and Los Angeles counties, according to RealFacts Inc."
"Inland-area rents have risen to an average of $1,129, but that's still cheaper than a $1,546 average monthly rent payment in Orange and Los Angeles counties, according to RealFacts Inc."
Press Telegram - "Housing market's looking positive" (10-23-06)
"The experts offered mostly positive outlooks for the 2007 economy and housing market for California, despite the expected drop in the median home price and a foreclosure report issued on Wednesday that showed the number of foreclosure notices sent to Californians rose to double what it was last year."
"The experts offered mostly positive outlooks for the 2007 economy and housing market for California, despite the expected drop in the median home price and a foreclosure report issued on Wednesday that showed the number of foreclosure notices sent to Californians rose to double what it was last year."
CNN - "Builders to buyers: Take this house, please!" (10-23-06)
"The once-hot housing market's about-face has created amazing incentives for buyers. What are you waiting for?"
"The once-hot housing market's about-face has created amazing incentives for buyers. What are you waiting for?"
Bloomberg.com - "Housing Slump in U.S. Poised to Worsen, Derivatives Trades Show" (10-23-06)
"The slumping U.S. housing market is about to get a lot worse, according to traders of mortgage-backed securities and the so-called derivatives on which they are based."
Sunday, October 22, 2006
OC Register - "Orange County home prices and sales" (10-22-06)
"For the 22 business days ending Oct. 5, sales for all types of Orange County homes decreased 32.5 percent. The median sale price rose 1.3 percent. The median is where the half the homes sold for more and half for less. Types of homes selling, as well as home value changes, cause the median to change."
"For the 22 business days ending Oct. 5, sales for all types of Orange County homes decreased 32.5 percent. The median sale price rose 1.3 percent. The median is where the half the homes sold for more and half for less. Types of homes selling, as well as home value changes, cause the median to change."
OC Register - "October home market starts slow" (10-22-06)
"The home market didn't get any healthier in early October, DataQuick figures show. This probably will be the 12th straight month that sales volume fails to beat last year's pace. And the median price at $619,000 – for the 22 business days ending Oct. 5 – is 4.2 percent below June's record high of $646,000. For a breakdown go to blogs.ocregister.com/lansner/"
"The home market didn't get any healthier in early October, DataQuick figures show. This probably will be the 12th straight month that sales volume fails to beat last year's pace. And the median price at $619,000 – for the 22 business days ending Oct. 5 – is 4.2 percent below June's record high of $646,000. For a breakdown go to blogs.ocregister.com/lansner/"
Sign On San Diego - "Home auction brings out bevy of bargain hunters" (10-22-06)
"Twenty people went to an auction of new model homes yesterday looking for a bargain."
"Twenty people went to an auction of new model homes yesterday looking for a bargain."
LA Times - "State Sees Solid Gain in Jobs" (10-21-06)
"September's rise, though less than August's, eases fears about the housing slowdown's effect."
"September's rise, though less than August's, eases fears about the housing slowdown's effect."
Recordnet.com - "'Wealth effect' on the rise" (10-21-06)
Just when our false sense of wealth was waning along with the real estate market (as in, "What do you mean my house isn't worth a half-million?"), the Dow flirts with 12,000.
Just when our false sense of wealth was waning along with the real estate market (as in, "What do you mean my house isn't worth a half-million?"), the Dow flirts with 12,000.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Real Estate Journal - "Lenders Loosen Standards Even as More Loans Go Sour" (10-20-06)
" Mortgage lenders are making it easier to get loans even as the housing market cools -- and as the number of borrowers struggling to make their payments continues to rise, new studies show.""In the latest sign that a cooling housing market and weaker credit standards are beginning to take their toll on borrowers and lenders, the number of past-due mortgages continued to rise in the three months ended Sept. 30, according to data from Equifax Inc. and Moody's Economy.com Inc."
Real Estate Journal - "How Will the Housing Slump Affect the U.S. Economy?" (10-19-06)
"Celia Chen writes: Housing markets are sliding fast. Home sales are well off of last summer's peak, house prices are down on a year-ago basis, inventories are mounting, and leading indicators of housing activity suggest that the market will weaken further before it turns up. Indeed, by at least one indicator, conditions have sunk to the depths hit during the last housing bust in the early 1990s.""Housing markets clearly need to correct to offset some of the excesses that have built up during the exceptionally strong boom of the last several years. The bad news is that the correction will take about one half of one percentage point off of GDP growth this year and another three quarters of a percentage point off of growth next year, as the slowing in housing hurts employment, construction activity and reverses the wealth effect."
"The good news is that the market is correcting, not crashing -- and other economic drivers are strong enough to withstand the hit."
NAHB - "Housing Starts Rise, But Permits Fall Again in September" (10-18-06)
"Nationwide housing starts in September regained the ground they lost in a steep decline the previous month, but issuance of building permits – a key indicator of future building activity – continued on a downward trend, according to numbers released by the U.S. Census Department today.""September housing starts rose 5.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.77 million units, in close alignment with July’s 1.76 million-unit rate and the third quarter’s average of 1.74 million units. Single-family starts were up 4.3 percent to a rate of 1.43 million units, while multifamily starts were up 12.7 percent to a rate of 346,000 units."
CNN - "Housing start gain may signal slide is over" (10-18-06)
"Latest reading on new home market shows surprise increase in housing starts, although permits fall more than forecasts."
DQ News - "Steep Increase in California Foreclosure Activity" (10-18-06)
"Residential foreclosure activity in California surged to its highest level in more than four years last quarter, the result of slower home sales and flattening prices, a real estate information service reported.""Lending institutions sent 26,705 default notices to homeowners in the state during the three-month period ending in September. That was up 28.3 percent from 20,812 for the prior quarter, and up 111.8 percent from 12,606 for 2005's third quarter, according to DataQuick Information Systems."
CAR - "C.A.R.'s California Housing Market Forecast for 2007:
Cooling home sales, modest price decrease next year" (10-18-06)
OC Register - "Home prices to fall 2 percent in 2007, Realtors project" (10-18-06)
"The California Association of Realtors' annual residential projection calls for "modest" price declines and a 7 percent decrease in sales next year."
OC Register - "Realtors cool to Zillow.com chief" (10-18-06)
"Cofounder of popular property-value Web site vows it won't put real estate agents out on the street."
DQ News - "Bay Area home prices decline, sales slow" (10-17-06)
"Bay Area home prices fell on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than four years last month. Sales were at their lowest level in five years, a real estate information service reported.""The median price paid for a home in the nine-county Bay Area was $611,000 in September. That was down 1.5 percent from $620,000 for the month before, and down 0.8 percent from $616,000 for September last year, according to DataQuick Information Systems. "
DQ News - "California September Home Sales" (10-17-06)
"A total of 42,450 new and resale houses and condos were sold statewide last month. That's down 14.8 percent from 49,800 for August and down 28.8 percent from a 59,600 for September 2005.""Sales almost always decrease from August to September as the sales season moves from summer into fall. Last month's sales made for the slowest September since 2001 when 41,880 homes were sold. "
NAHB - "Builder Confidence Stabilizes In October" (10-17-06)
"Breaking a string of eight consecutive monthly declines, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), which gauges builder sentiment in the single-family housing market, posted a modest one-point gain to stabilize at a level of 31 in October."
CNN - "Home builders: A ray of optimism" (10-17-06)
"While trade group's survey still finds a lot of negative sentiment, its outlook index posts first slight gain in a year."
NAR - "Baby Boomer Study Shows Changing Housing Needs, Uncertain Retirement" (10-16-06)
"Baby boomers have a wide variety of housing needs in the future, depending on their retirement plans – or lack thereof – according to a study by the National Association of Realtors®."
"Most of the 78 million baby boomers are far from retirement, with diverse plans and timelines, resulting in different housing requirements and significant shifts from patterns established by earlier generations. The comprehensive study is based on a survey of nearly 2,000 American baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 – the largest generation in U.S. history; the survey was conducted for NAR by Harris Interactive®."
Bloomberg.com - "Countrywide's Borrowing Costs Rise as U.S. Home Slump Worsens" (10-16-06)
"Investors are concerned that Countrywide, based in Calabasas, California, is expanding into the riskiest parts of the mortgage business just as the housing market slows. As much as $20 billion of the $118 billion in mortgages Countrywide made in the second quarter gave borrowers the option to defer full payments in the first few years, increasing the amount of debt owed."
LA Times - "Some robust stats contradict the market-gone-bust reports" (10-15-06)
"With all the dismal reports about the home real estate market, don't lose track of something critically important: Mortgage interest rates have been falling quietly but steadily for months and are now at their lowest level in half a year, barely a percentage point above 40-year lows."Friday, October 20, 2006
Press Telegram - "Hot housing market expected to cool down" (10-16-06)
"It's the big question in real estate: Where will California's median home price, now around $576,000, be in 2007?"
"It's the big question in real estate: Where will California's median home price, now around $576,000, be in 2007?"
The Desert Sun - "Realtors struggle with snail-slow sales" (10-15-06)
"Money is there, but consumers waiting to pull buying trigger"
"Money is there, but consumers waiting to pull buying trigger"
Sunday, October 15, 2006
LA Times - "Some robust stats contradict the market-gone-bust reports" (10-15-06)
"With all the dismal reports about the home real estate market, don't lose track of something critically important: Mortgage interest rates have been falling quietly but steadily for months and are now at their lowest level in half a year, barely a percentage point above 40-year lows."
"With all the dismal reports about the home real estate market, don't lose track of something critically important: Mortgage interest rates have been falling quietly but steadily for months and are now at their lowest level in half a year, barely a percentage point above 40-year lows."
OC Register - "Lennar isn't sweating a slump" (10-15-06)
"As Lennar's top West Coast exec, he's in charge of one of the most aggressive gambles on Orange County real estate. Miami-based Lennar has a huge hand in projects reshaping Anaheim's sports district, the Jamboree corridor in Irvine, and old military bases at Tustin and El Toro."
"As Lennar's top West Coast exec, he's in charge of one of the most aggressive gambles on Orange County real estate. Miami-based Lennar has a huge hand in projects reshaping Anaheim's sports district, the Jamboree corridor in Irvine, and old military bases at Tustin and El Toro."
OC Register - "How California loans are faring" (10-15-06)
"FDIC bank regulators have published their quarterly assessments of the state's economy. Here's what they say about California mortgages"
"FDIC bank regulators have published their quarterly assessments of the state's economy. Here's what they say about California mortgages"
CNN - "FTC targets real estate brokers for unfair practices" (10-13-06)
"Settlement will end measures that block some sellers' homes from important listing databases."
"Settlement will end measures that block some sellers' homes from important listing databases."
OC Register - "Home prices still softening" (10-13-06)
"Orange County's home prices continued to soften last month as sellers weathered the slowest September in 14 years, new housing figures released Thursday show."
"Orange County's home prices continued to soften last month as sellers weathered the slowest September in 14 years, new housing figures released Thursday show."
NY Times - "New Rules for ‘Exotic’ Loans" (10-13-06)
IS the era of the “exotic” mortgage near an end?
IS the era of the “exotic” mortgage near an end?
LA Times - "Would-Be Home Sellers Settle In Rather Than Cut Prices Further" (10-13-06)
"A Southland pullout eases the supply glut, relieving pressure on remaining sellers."
"Southern California home prices rose last month at their slowest pace in nearly a decade and sales continued to plunge, according to data released Thursday. That helped prompt an increasing number of frustrated sellers to follow what Jose Morales just did: pull their homes off the market."
"After 90 days, four price reductions and a couple of low-ball offers, Morales withdrew his three-bedroom Riverside bungalow rather than cut his $415,000 asking price, already down from an original $486,000."
"A Southland pullout eases the supply glut, relieving pressure on remaining sellers."
"Southern California home prices rose last month at their slowest pace in nearly a decade and sales continued to plunge, according to data released Thursday. That helped prompt an increasing number of frustrated sellers to follow what Jose Morales just did: pull their homes off the market."
"After 90 days, four price reductions and a couple of low-ball offers, Morales withdrew his three-bedroom Riverside bungalow rather than cut his $415,000 asking price, already down from an original $486,000."
Real Estate Journal - "Investors Struggle With Aftermath Of Condo-Investing Fever" (10-13-06)
"People camped out for the chance to buy a unit in Radius, a condominium development in Hollywood, Fla. The building's 285 units sold out in just over 10 hours -- half a year before construction was even set to start."
"But that was in the summer of 2004, when the red-hot condo market was peaking and money could be made by investing in condos expected to quickly appreciate. Units were often on the market for resale as soon as they were completed. It's a much riskier proposition to flip a condo in some of today's cooling markets. "You see some of these communities that investors purchased...there are no lights on at night," said Bill Donges, chief executive officer of Lane Company, developer of Radius, which is scheduled for completion in the spring."
"People camped out for the chance to buy a unit in Radius, a condominium development in Hollywood, Fla. The building's 285 units sold out in just over 10 hours -- half a year before construction was even set to start."
"But that was in the summer of 2004, when the red-hot condo market was peaking and money could be made by investing in condos expected to quickly appreciate. Units were often on the market for resale as soon as they were completed. It's a much riskier proposition to flip a condo in some of today's cooling markets. "You see some of these communities that investors purchased...there are no lights on at night," said Bill Donges, chief executive officer of Lane Company, developer of Radius, which is scheduled for completion in the spring."
NAR - "Home Prices Correcting, Buyers Returning to the Market" (10-11-06)
"Home sales appear to be bottoming out with lower home prices attracting buyers in many areas of the country, according to the National Association of Realtors."
"Home sales appear to be bottoming out with lower home prices attracting buyers in many areas of the country, according to the National Association of Realtors."
CBS - "Home Sales Observe Largest Decline Since 1996" (10-13-06)
"The unsold inventory of new homes in Orange County is at the highest level since 1996, according to an economic forecast released Friday in Irvine."
"Through August, sales of existing homes in Orange County were off 29 percent compared to the same period a year ago, the largest year-over-year decline, according to the UCLA Anderson Forecast: Orange County Economic Outlook for 2007."
"The unsold inventory of new homes in Orange County is at the highest level since 1996, according to an economic forecast released Friday in Irvine."
"Through August, sales of existing homes in Orange County were off 29 percent compared to the same period a year ago, the largest year-over-year decline, according to the UCLA Anderson Forecast: Orange County Economic Outlook for 2007."
Market Watch - "Home builders up ante to lure buyers" (10-13-06)
"Incentives, discounts are pervasive as market slows and inventories climb"
"Large home builders are dangling out more incentives to reluctant buyers as the roof caves in on the U.S. housing market. To entice customers, companies are serving up deals that include a free pool, a fancy kitchen or even a new car. But real-estate brokers say all buyers want is a cheaper house."
"Incentives, discounts are pervasive as market slows and inventories climb"
"Large home builders are dangling out more incentives to reluctant buyers as the roof caves in on the U.S. housing market. To entice customers, companies are serving up deals that include a free pool, a fancy kitchen or even a new car. But real-estate brokers say all buyers want is a cheaper house."
DQ News - "Continued slowdown for Southland home sales" (10-12-06)
"Southland homes continued to sell at their slowest pace in nine years in September, the result of buyer reticence and a rebalancing of supply and demand. Prices are leveling off, a real estate information service reported."
"A total of 22,654 new and resale homes sold in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties last month. That was down 11.6 percent from 25,628 in August, and down 28.6 percent from 31,740 for September a year ago, according to DataQuick Information Systems."
"Southland homes continued to sell at their slowest pace in nine years in September, the result of buyer reticence and a rebalancing of supply and demand. Prices are leveling off, a real estate information service reported."
"A total of 22,654 new and resale homes sold in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties last month. That was down 11.6 percent from 25,628 in August, and down 28.6 percent from 31,740 for September a year ago, according to DataQuick Information Systems."
Daily Press - "Housing industry bets on short slowdown" (10-12-06)
"Real estate broker expects market to improve in spring"
"KB Home has stopped building new houses in the Victor Valley and plans to lower prices to a level that brings buyers back to its communities."
"Real estate broker expects market to improve in spring"
"KB Home has stopped building new houses in the Victor Valley and plans to lower prices to a level that brings buyers back to its communities."
Daily News - "Home sales down 35 percent" (10-12-06)
"Experts say decline is return to normal"
"Last month saw 218 single-family homes change hands, a decline of nearly 34 percent from the year before and the first time in three years that sales were below the 300 mark for September, according to the association. The median price for single-family homes fell 1.6 percent, from $594,500 to $584,900."
"Condominium sales fell 37 percent, with 109 sales compared with 173 for the previous year, according to the association. But in one positive trend, the median price of condos increased 1.3 percent, from $379,900 to $385,000."
"Experts say decline is return to normal"
"Last month saw 218 single-family homes change hands, a decline of nearly 34 percent from the year before and the first time in three years that sales were below the 300 mark for September, according to the association. The median price for single-family homes fell 1.6 percent, from $594,500 to $584,900."
"Condominium sales fell 37 percent, with 109 sales compared with 173 for the previous year, according to the association. But in one positive trend, the median price of condos increased 1.3 percent, from $379,900 to $385,000."
SingOnSanDiego.com - "County sees declines unseen since early '90s" (10-12-06)
"DataQuick Information Systems reported the median sales price in September at $476,000, down $22,000 or 4.4 percent from a year ago – the largest year-over-year drop since 1993."
"DataQuick Information Systems reported the median sales price in September at $476,000, down $22,000 or 4.4 percent from a year ago – the largest year-over-year drop since 1993."
Chron.com - "Subprime Loan Delinquency Rates Up" (10-11-06)
"As the housing market slows, evidence continues to build that borrowers with less than perfect credit are struggling more this year than one or two years ago."
"As the housing market slows, evidence continues to build that borrowers with less than perfect credit are struggling more this year than one or two years ago."
NAR - "S.F. Fed Chief Says California Prices Will Fall" (10-10-06)
"San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen told California Independent Bankers yesterday that a cut in California home prices is almost inevitable."
"San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen told California Independent Bankers yesterday that a cut in California home prices is almost inevitable."
Thursday, October 12, 2006
LA Times - "Lending Slumps at Countrywide" (10-12-06)
"Countrywide Financial Corp. said Wednesday that its third-quarter mortgage production tumbled 22%, but applications for new loans rose in September as interest rates declined."
"Countrywide Financial Corp. said Wednesday that its third-quarter mortgage production tumbled 22%, but applications for new loans rose in September as interest rates declined."
Real Estate Journal - "As Housing Market Slows, Rental Market Heats Up" (10-12-06)
"As rising interest rates and flattening home values have made renting more attractive, renters are beginning to resort to the same one-upmanship tactics to secure a choice apartment."
"As rising interest rates and flattening home values have made renting more attractive, renters are beginning to resort to the same one-upmanship tactics to secure a choice apartment."
Central Valley Business Times - "September foreclosures up more than 63 percent" (10-11-06)
"Thanks to a 19 percent increase in foreclosure activity, California leapfrogged past Texas and Florida to report the most new foreclosure filings of any state in September, it says. The state documented 14,806 properties entering some stage of foreclosure, nearly three times the number reported in September 2005 and a foreclosure rate of one new foreclosure filing for every 825 households -- 1.3 times the national average. The state's foreclosure activity has risen more than 40 percent over the last two months."
"Thanks to a 19 percent increase in foreclosure activity, California leapfrogged past Texas and Florida to report the most new foreclosure filings of any state in September, it says. The state documented 14,806 properties entering some stage of foreclosure, nearly three times the number reported in September 2005 and a foreclosure rate of one new foreclosure filing for every 825 households -- 1.3 times the national average. The state's foreclosure activity has risen more than 40 percent over the last two months."
Bloomberg.com - "New-House Prices Will Fall for First Time in 15 Years (Update1)" (10-11-06)
"U.S. new-home prices will fall this year for the first time since the 1991 recession as a glut of properties for sale forces builders to offer discounts, the National Association of Realtors said."
"U.S. new-home prices will fall this year for the first time since the 1991 recession as a glut of properties for sale forces builders to offer discounts, the National Association of Realtors said."
The Tribune - "Mortgage fraud rises in cooling housing market" (10-10-06)
"Mortgage crime is the fastest growing white collar crime in America, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. An increase in the illegal activity has accompanied the housing market’s upswing. Yet even as the market slows, fraud is as big an issue as ever."
"Mortgage crime is the fastest growing white collar crime in America, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. An increase in the illegal activity has accompanied the housing market’s upswing. Yet even as the market slows, fraud is as big an issue as ever."
MBA - "Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Survey" (10-11-06)
"The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 6. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 599.1, a decrease of 5.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from 633.9 one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 5.3 percent compared with the previous week and was down 13.3 percent compared with the same week one year earlier."
"The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 46.4 percent of total applications from 46.7 percent the previous week. The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity decreased to 26.9 percent of total applications from 27 percent the previous week."
"The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 6. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 599.1, a decrease of 5.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from 633.9 one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 5.3 percent compared with the previous week and was down 13.3 percent compared with the same week one year earlier."
"The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 46.4 percent of total applications from 46.7 percent the previous week. The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity decreased to 26.9 percent of total applications from 27 percent the previous week."
OC Register - "Declining sales slow economy" (10-11-06)
"U.S. housing sales are declining at a greater-than-expected pace that will shave one percentage point off economic growth in the second half of 2006, Freddie Mac said in a forecast Tuesday."
"U.S. housing sales are declining at a greater-than-expected pace that will shave one percentage point off economic growth in the second half of 2006, Freddie Mac said in a forecast Tuesday."
OC Register - "Declining sales slow economy" (10-11-06)
"U.S. housing sales are declining at a greater-than-expected pace that will shave one percentage point off economic growth in the second half of 2006, Freddie Mac said in a forecast Tuesday."
"U.S. housing sales are declining at a greater-than-expected pace that will shave one percentage point off economic growth in the second half of 2006, Freddie Mac said in a forecast Tuesday."
NAR - "Home Prices Correcting, Buyers Returning to the Market" (10-11-06)
"Home sales appear to be bottoming out with lower home prices attracting buyers in many areas of the country, according to the National Association of Realtors."
"Home sales appear to be bottoming out with lower home prices attracting buyers in many areas of the country, according to the National Association of Realtors."
"David Lereah, NAR’s chief economist, said the housing market is showing signs of life and that sales may be leveling out. 'Many potential home buyers who have been taking a wait-and-see attitude or taking their time and being methodical in the search process are being enticed by lower home prices,' he said. 'Given a positive economic backdrop of lower interest rates and job creation, we expect sales activity to pick up early next year.'"
Sign on San Diego - "Local home prices continue to fall" (10-11-06)
"San Diego County home prices dropped last month by nearly 4.5 percent, double the rate in August and the biggest year-over-year decline since 1993, DataQuick Information Systems reported Wednesday."
"The $476,000 overall median was down $6,000 from August and off $22,000 from September last year, the biggest year-over-year dollar reduction DataQuick has reported since it began keeping local records in 1988."
"San Diego County home prices dropped last month by nearly 4.5 percent, double the rate in August and the biggest year-over-year decline since 1993, DataQuick Information Systems reported Wednesday."
"The $476,000 overall median was down $6,000 from August and off $22,000 from September last year, the biggest year-over-year dollar reduction DataQuick has reported since it began keeping local records in 1988."
Voice of San Diego - "Home Sales, Prices Down Again" (10-11-06)
"Sales in September for detached resale homes were down 16.2 percent from August and 33 percent from last September throughout the county, according to the HomeDex report released today by Robert Brown, an economist at the University of California, San Marcos."
"Sales in September for detached resale homes were down 16.2 percent from August and 33 percent from last September throughout the county, according to the HomeDex report released today by Robert Brown, an economist at the University of California, San Marcos."
CNN - "Mortgage applications cool off" (10-11-06)
"Activity index retreats from nine-month high as interest rates for home loans move higher, Mortgage Bankers Association reports."
"Activity index retreats from nine-month high as interest rates for home loans move higher, Mortgage Bankers Association reports."
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Market Watch - "D.R. Horton's quarterly orders drop 25%" (10-10-06)
"D.R. Horton Inc. said Tuesday fourth-quarter net sales orders for new homes dropped 25% from a year earlier on sluggish demand for housing."
"Its cancellation rate for the latest quarter rose to 40%, up from 29% the prior year. D.R. Horton said it will release fourth-quarter earnings on Nov. 14."
" Also Tuesday, KB Home said quarterly orders fell 43% from a year earlier as the company delayed filing full financial results for the third quarter to complete an internal review of stock-option grants." See related story
"D.R. Horton Inc. said Tuesday fourth-quarter net sales orders for new homes dropped 25% from a year earlier on sluggish demand for housing."
"Its cancellation rate for the latest quarter rose to 40%, up from 29% the prior year. D.R. Horton said it will release fourth-quarter earnings on Nov. 14."
" Also Tuesday, KB Home said quarterly orders fell 43% from a year earlier as the company delayed filing full financial results for the third quarter to complete an internal review of stock-option grants." See related story
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Real Estate Journal - "Buy a Newly Built Home Now Or Wait for Prices to Fall Some More?" (10-9-06)
"Question: I am purchasing a new home just outside Los Angeles. But like everyone else, I am worried the bubble will pop. I reserved the house in February of this year, so the house has gained $20,000 just on the base price, but I added options that brought the house's price and value up. Should I get out of the house and wait for the market in this area to fall, or am I safe with the current market?"
"Question: I am purchasing a new home just outside Los Angeles. But like everyone else, I am worried the bubble will pop. I reserved the house in February of this year, so the house has gained $20,000 just on the base price, but I added options that brought the house's price and value up. Should I get out of the house and wait for the market in this area to fall, or am I safe with the current market?"
Real Estate Journal - "Builders' Shares Have Been Hot, Sparking Debate Among Investors" (10-10-06)
"The Dow Jones Wilshire U.S. Home Construction Index of home-builder stocks has increased about 15% since July 18 -- even as each passing week shows the nation's housing statistics heading down. While the index is still down for the year, that recent rise has outpaced broader market indexes and set off a debate among investors about whether the slowdown might end sooner for the home builders than many expect."
"The Dow Jones Wilshire U.S. Home Construction Index of home-builder stocks has increased about 15% since July 18 -- even as each passing week shows the nation's housing statistics heading down. While the index is still down for the year, that recent rise has outpaced broader market indexes and set off a debate among investors about whether the slowdown might end sooner for the home builders than many expect."
CNN - "Tick. Tick. Beware the mortgage time-bomb" (10-9-06)
"That ridiculously low-rate ARM seemed like such a good idea at the time. But now, payments will be coming due in a big, big way."
"That ridiculously low-rate ARM seemed like such a good idea at the time. But now, payments will be coming due in a big, big way."
Sunday, October 08, 2006
OC Register - "Most owners still on solid ground" (10-8-06)
"Many homeowners in Orange County are doing fine with costs, but there are others who hang on the edge."
"Many homeowners in Orange County are doing fine with costs, but there are others who hang on the edge."
LA Times - "Foreclosure can be foiled" (10-8-06)
"Homeowners who fall behind on mortgage payments don't need to lose their houses."
"Homeowners who fall behind on mortgage payments don't need to lose their houses."
LA Times - "A mostly hot summer" (10-8-06)
"Here's how L.A. County ZIP Codes with 50 or more single-family home sales fared this summer compared to last. The information is based on sales closing in June, July and August."
"Here's how L.A. County ZIP Codes with 50 or more single-family home sales fared this summer compared to last. The information is based on sales closing in June, July and August."
CNN - "On the decline" (10-6-06)
"Moody's Economy.com looks at the 100 largest markets and predicts their tops, their bottoms - and total price drops."
"Moody's Economy.com looks at the 100 largest markets and predicts their tops, their bottoms - and total price drops."
Arizona Daily - "Housing bubble's end a relief to economist" (10-3-06)
"The housing boom is over, and forecasters don't expect to see more single-family building permits in 2007 than this year, according to the Western Blue Chip Economic Forecast by the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center at ASU."
"But that's not all bad, McLaren said. Prices are holding steady. Arizona's population will continue to grow and houses are always in demand."
"The housing boom is over, and forecasters don't expect to see more single-family building permits in 2007 than this year, according to the Western Blue Chip Economic Forecast by the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center at ASU."
"But that's not all bad, McLaren said. Prices are holding steady. Arizona's population will continue to grow and houses are always in demand."
Kara Homes
09/10/06
"At Kara Homes, we've just completed the two most profitable quarters in the history of our company," Karagjozi said. "We've taken advantage of this temporary lull to reevaluate our business plan, streamline our operation and prepare for the market recovery which some experts are predicting will begin either later this year or in the first part of 2007."
http://www.ocobserver.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006609100347
10/5/06
EAST BRUNSWICK: Kara Homes, Inc. one of the state's largest private home builders of condominiums and active-adult communities, is anticipating filing for bankruptcy.
http://www.thnt.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061005/NEWS/61005001
09/10/06
"At Kara Homes, we've just completed the two most profitable quarters in the history of our company," Karagjozi said. "We've taken advantage of this temporary lull to reevaluate our business plan, streamline our operation and prepare for the market recovery which some experts are predicting will begin either later this year or in the first part of 2007."
http://www.ocobserver.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006609100347
10/5/06
EAST BRUNSWICK: Kara Homes, Inc. one of the state's largest private home builders of condominiums and active-adult communities, is anticipating filing for bankruptcy.
http://www.thnt.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061005/NEWS/61005001
The Star Ledger - "Housing slide prompts Hovnanian to cut jobs " (10-7-06)
" In an internal memo to employees dated Oct. 3, Chief Executive Ara K. Hovnanian said an unspecified number of staff reductions were necessary in order 'to remain healthy,' as the nation's eighth-largest U.S. home builder grapples with the broad downturn plaguing its industry."
" In an internal memo to employees dated Oct. 3, Chief Executive Ara K. Hovnanian said an unspecified number of staff reductions were necessary in order 'to remain healthy,' as the nation's eighth-largest U.S. home builder grapples with the broad downturn plaguing its industry."
Investors.com - "Rising Foreclosure Rate Lures Investors" (10-5-06)
ARTICLE FEATURES BRUCE NORRIS
"Savvy investors know that there's money to be made in good times and bad. Slowing home sales have wags predicting opportunities in one of the saddest segments of a falling real estate market: foreclosures."
"Norris says, however, that a subject-to purchase can offer advantages. The homeowner escapes the loan burden and may receive some money. The buyer may obtain a lower interest rate than current market rates without qualifying for a loan and may buy property under market value. The lender doesn't have to incur foreclosure, auction, eviction or vacant-property costs."
ARTICLE FEATURES BRUCE NORRIS
"Savvy investors know that there's money to be made in good times and bad. Slowing home sales have wags predicting opportunities in one of the saddest segments of a falling real estate market: foreclosures."
"Norris says, however, that a subject-to purchase can offer advantages. The homeowner escapes the loan burden and may receive some money. The buyer may obtain a lower interest rate than current market rates without qualifying for a loan and may buy property under market value. The lender doesn't have to incur foreclosure, auction, eviction or vacant-property costs."
Friday, October 06, 2006
Real Estate Journal - "Prices in 100 U.S. Cities Expected To Decline for Next Few Years" (10-6-06)
" In the latest news from the slumping U.S. housing market, a report released this week says that median house prices are likely to decline more than 10% over the next few years in 20 metro areas, including Las Vegas, Tucson, Ariz., and Washington, D.C."
" In the latest news from the slumping U.S. housing market, a report released this week says that median house prices are likely to decline more than 10% over the next few years in 20 metro areas, including Las Vegas, Tucson, Ariz., and Washington, D.C."
NAR - "NAR Signs Mexican Joint Real Estate Agreement" (10-5-06)
"The National Association of Realtors® has formally signed its first joint reciprocal membership agreement with a foreign real estate organization. NAR President-elect Pat Vredevoogd Combs executed the agreement with the Mexican real estate association, Asociation Mexicana de Professionales Inmobiliarios, at AMPI’s 50th anniversary meeting here today."
"The National Association of Realtors® has formally signed its first joint reciprocal membership agreement with a foreign real estate organization. NAR President-elect Pat Vredevoogd Combs executed the agreement with the Mexican real estate association, Asociation Mexicana de Professionales Inmobiliarios, at AMPI’s 50th anniversary meeting here today."
CNN - "Job growth slows" (10-6-06)
"September job gain far less than expected, but unemployment improves to 4.6 percent; wage gain also less than forecast."
"September job gain far less than expected, but unemployment improves to 4.6 percent; wage gain also less than forecast."
Courier News - "Don't even check out condo-hotels" (10-5-06)
Dear Mr. Berko: I'd like your thoughts on buying three condo-hotels at $625,000 each. These units recently sold for $675,000, but the developer is closing out. He said the units could easily be rented 30 weeks out of the year, and the hotel management company is the best in the business. This looks like a superb investment that would easily pay all my costs, including mortgages on the three properties. The developer will also give me a $33,000 cash bonus if I buy the three condo-hotels, which I could use to pay the cost of a limo driver who would pick up the renters at the airport. What do you think of this idea? It's like having three second homes and it won't cost me a dime.
Dear Mr. Berko: I'd like your thoughts on buying three condo-hotels at $625,000 each. These units recently sold for $675,000, but the developer is closing out. He said the units could easily be rented 30 weeks out of the year, and the hotel management company is the best in the business. This looks like a superb investment that would easily pay all my costs, including mortgages on the three properties. The developer will also give me a $33,000 cash bonus if I buy the three condo-hotels, which I could use to pay the cost of a limo driver who would pick up the renters at the airport. What do you think of this idea? It's like having three second homes and it won't cost me a dime.
Real Estate Journal - "The Hottest Markets For Housing This Decade" (10-4-06)
"Median home values rose 32% from 2000 to 2005, but homes in San Diego fared a lot better than the national estimate, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday."
"Median home values rose 32% from 2000 to 2005, but homes in San Diego fared a lot better than the national estimate, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday."
MSN - "8 cheap places you'd want to live" (10-5-06)
"Look for a strong economy, a college and low crime in your search for an area where you can afford to live."
"Look for a strong economy, a college and low crime in your search for an area where you can afford to live."
Realty Times - "Most Americans Believe Houses Continue to Gain Value" (10-5-06)
"The survey of 1,003 people, conduct nationwide in September and announced at meeting in Orlando, also found that 25 percent of homeowners have already paid off their mortgage -- twice the number of people with risky variable and interest-only mortgages (13 percent)."
"More than 80 percent of all homeowners surveyed have at least $50,000 of equity built up in their homes and almost 60 percent believe they have at least $100,000 of equity in their homes."
"The survey of 1,003 people, conduct nationwide in September and announced at meeting in Orlando, also found that 25 percent of homeowners have already paid off their mortgage -- twice the number of people with risky variable and interest-only mortgages (13 percent)."
"More than 80 percent of all homeowners surveyed have at least $50,000 of equity built up in their homes and almost 60 percent believe they have at least $100,000 of equity in their homes."
Thursday, October 05, 2006
DSNews - "ForeclosureS.com Reports Increase in 3rd Quarter Default Activity" (10-4-06)
"Foreclosure filings increased in the third quarter, according to Northern California-based ForeclosureS.com, a foreclosure information data provider and investor training company."
"Foreclosure filings increased in the third quarter, according to Northern California-based ForeclosureS.com, a foreclosure information data provider and investor training company."
DSNews - "Economy.com Study Forecasts Housing Price Crash " (10-4-06)
"House prices in many U.S. cities could experience double-digit drops over the next two years, according to a new study, 'Housing at the Tipping Point,' released today by Moody's Economy.com."
"House prices in many U.S. cities could experience double-digit drops over the next two years, according to a new study, 'Housing at the Tipping Point,' released today by Moody's Economy.com."
CNN - "Fed's No. 2: 'Soft landing' is possible" (10-4-06)
"Kohn says economic growth settling down, but central bank must remain 'vigilant' on inflation."
"Kohn says economic growth settling down, but central bank must remain 'vigilant' on inflation."
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
OC Register - "Renters stretched thinnest" (10-4-06)
"The gap with homeowners widens, with tenants devoting a bigger chunk of their paychecks to housing costs, new census data shows."
"The gap with homeowners widens, with tenants devoting a bigger chunk of their paychecks to housing costs, new census data shows."
CNN - "Real estate downturn hits real estate agents" (10-3-06)
"The legions of people who jumped into work as real estate brokers during the recent boom are seeing leaner times."
"The legions of people who jumped into work as real estate brokers during the recent boom are seeing leaner times."
MSN - "Ouch! Your house payment just doubled" (10-3-06)
"Big, fat surprises are ahead for about 20% of homeowners: Their complicated, often-risky adjustable mortgages are going to soar as introductory interest rates expire."
"Big, fat surprises are ahead for about 20% of homeowners: Their complicated, often-risky adjustable mortgages are going to soar as introductory interest rates expire."
Press Enterprise - "Moody's sees sharp drop in Inland housing prices" (10-3-06)
"According to Moody's Economy.com, by late 2008, the Inland region will have experienced among the steepest declines of 379 metropolitan areas in the country and will be among 20 areas where prices for single-family homes on the resale market will fall by double digits."
For those of you who live in the Riverside area, City Council also just passed a $780 million dollar improvement campain squeezing about 20-30 years of fixes into five in hopes of attracting new business. If you thought traffic was bad already, hold onto your hats! They call it the Riverside Renaissance. See article.
"According to Moody's Economy.com, by late 2008, the Inland region will have experienced among the steepest declines of 379 metropolitan areas in the country and will be among 20 areas where prices for single-family homes on the resale market will fall by double digits."
For those of you who live in the Riverside area, City Council also just passed a $780 million dollar improvement campain squeezing about 20-30 years of fixes into five in hopes of attracting new business. If you thought traffic was bad already, hold onto your hats! They call it the Riverside Renaissance. See article.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
YAHOO - "Forecast sees housing prices falling" (10-3-06)
"Housing prices, slumping after a five-year boom, are projected to decline in half of the nation's metropolitan areas, with the Northeast, Florida and California among the areas hardest hit."
"The forecast by Moody's Economy.com, a private research firm, presents one of the starkest views yet of the housing slowdown that has been gathering force in recent months."
"Housing prices, slumping after a five-year boom, are projected to decline in half of the nation's metropolitan areas, with the Northeast, Florida and California among the areas hardest hit."
"The forecast by Moody's Economy.com, a private research firm, presents one of the starkest views yet of the housing slowdown that has been gathering force in recent months."
CNN - "Housing burden rising across America" (10-3-06)
"Renters and homeowners paying more than 30 percent of income on housing increasing across the U.S.; median home prices up 32 percent nationwide."
"Renters and homeowners paying more than 30 percent of income on housing increasing across the U.S.; median home prices up 32 percent nationwide."
Real Estate Journal - "As Housing Prices Cool, Americans Keep Spending" (10-3-06)
" A year into the housing market's slowdown, Americans have yet to snap shut their wallets, defying predictions that the cooling market would have a chilling effect on consumer spending."
" A year into the housing market's slowdown, Americans have yet to snap shut their wallets, defying predictions that the cooling market would have a chilling effect on consumer spending."
LA Times - "Manufacturing Gauge Shows Slower Growth" (10-3-06)
"An industrial index falls to its lowest in more than a year last month. However, a measure of home sales rises."
"An industrial index falls to its lowest in more than a year last month. However, a measure of home sales rises."
OC Register - "Putting a price on home" (10-3-06)
"The U.S. Census Bureau releases a slew of data today on how Americans are housed, how much they pay for it and what they think it's worth."
"The U.S. Census Bureau releases a slew of data today on how Americans are housed, how much they pay for it and what they think it's worth."
OC Register - "Housing's Hail Mary" (10-1-06)
"Many are turning to St. Joseph, believed to be the patron saint for home-seekers, for help finding a buyer in the current market slump."
"Many are turning to St. Joseph, believed to be the patron saint for home-seekers, for help finding a buyer in the current market slump."
CNN - "The hottest part of the housing market: Taxes" (10-1-06)
"Home prices may be slowing, but property taxes are heading nowhere but up. Don't get mad - get relief."
"Home prices may be slowing, but property taxes are heading nowhere but up. Don't get mad - get relief."
Inman - "Construction spending tops $1.2 trillion pace" (10-2-06)
"More money spent on highways, schools in August"
"More money spent on highways, schools in August"
Orlando Sentinel - "Condo converter files for Chapter 11" (9-30-06)
"An attorney for Main Street USA Inc. cites a slowdown in the real estate market as a factor for the filing."
"An attorney for Main Street USA Inc. cites a slowdown in the real estate market as a factor for the filing."
In Business Las Vegas - "Home sales, sweet home sales: Builders plot strategies" (9-29-06)
"Because of the high cost of land, builders have shied away from making major purchases knowing that prices are already a factor in keeping people out of the new housing market, Perlman said. Builders are looking for land that helps keep their costs in check, he said."
"Because of the high cost of land, builders have shied away from making major purchases knowing that prices are already a factor in keeping people out of the new housing market, Perlman said. Builders are looking for land that helps keep their costs in check, he said."
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