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After 'Best Year Since 2005,' Housing Sector Likely To Slow

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After 'Best Year Since 2005,' Housing Sector Likely To Slow

February 25, 2014 • Prices rose more than 13 percent in major cities across the nation in 2013. But there are signs that the best gains are behind for that key part of the economy.

Home Prices Rise Again; Consumer Confidence Dips

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Home Prices Rise Again; Consumer Confidence Dips

November 26, 2013 • The housing sector has been one of the economy's bright spots in recent months. Prices are still going up, but data suggest that the market is cooling or soon will be.

Consumer Confidence Fell Sharply This Month; Shutdown Blamed

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Consumer Confidence Fell Sharply This Month; Shutdown Blamed

October 29, 2013 • The 16-day partial closing of the federal government and the wrangling in Washington combined to make many Americans nervous, the private Conference Board says. On the plus side, home prices continue to rise across the nation.

Home Prices Rise At Best Pace In Seven Years

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Home Prices Rise At Best Pace In Seven Years

September 24, 2013 • The housing sector remains one of the U.S. economy's bright spots. In major cities across the nation, prices in July were up a bit more than 12 percent on average from a year ago.

Home Prices Rose In May; Consumer Confidence Dips

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Home Prices Rose In May; Consumer Confidence Dips

July 30, 2013 • The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index shows home prices were up 12.2 percent in May from a year ago.

Home Prices Post Biggest Jump Since 2006

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Home Prices Post Biggest Jump Since 2006

May 28, 2013 • It's now clear that the housing sector has bounced back from its long downturn. In March, prices had the biggest year-over-year gain since early 2006.

Home Prices Rose Again In January, But Consumer Confidence Is Down

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Home Prices Rose Again In January, But Consumer Confidence Is Down

March 26, 2013 • The housing sector's recovery continues. Prices were up more than 7 percent in major cities.

Home Prices Continue To Rise; Housing Is Now Economic 'Bright Spot'

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Home Prices Continue To Rise; Housing Is Now Economic 'Bright Spot'

January 29, 2013 • In nearly all major cities across the nation, prices rose at a faster pace in November than they had in October, the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices report shows. It's another sign that the housing sector has recovered from its bust.

Home Prices Rose For Sixth Month, Survey Shows

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Home Prices Rose For Sixth Month, Survey Shows

November 27, 2012 • Signs that the housing sector is recovering have been popping up in recent months. Today's news adds to the evidence. Prices were up earlier this fall in nearly all major cities.

More Positive News On Housing: Prices Rose For Third Straight Month

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More Positive News On Housing: Prices Rose For Third Straight Month

September 25, 2012 • "We are more optimistic about housing," says economist David Blitzer, who directs the S&P/Case-Shiller survey.

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Home Prices Dipped Again In Most Cities, Report Shows

March 27, 2012 • There were declines again in 16 of 19 metropolitan areas. The only places were there were gains: Miami, Phoenix and Washington, D.C.

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Home Prices Fell Again In October

December 27, 2011 • Home prices fell from September to October in 19 of the 20 cities where it tracks the real estate markets, according to the widely watched S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices report.

Home Prices 'Drifted Lower' In Recent Months

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Home Prices 'Drifted Lower' In Recent Months

November 29, 2011 • The worst may be over for the housing market, but a "sustained recovery" is unlikely until the economy gains strength, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices report.

Home Prices Edged Up In July, Report Says

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Home Prices Edged Up In July, Report Says

September 27, 2011 • But the housing sector is "still far from a sustained recovery," according to economists who produce the widely watched S&P/Case-Shiller index.

Home Prices Rise, But Seasonal Factors Played Big Role

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Home Prices Rise, But Seasonal Factors Played Big Role

June 28, 2011 • While welcome news, it's too soon to say whether the ailing housing market is on the mend.

U.S. Home Prices Slide To A Post-Bubble Low

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U.S. Home Prices Slide To A Post-Bubble Low

May 31, 2011 • There's confirmation now that the housing market has taken a "double dip" and that prices are down to mid-2002 levels, the widely watched S&P/Case-Shiller report says.

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Home Prices Fall Further

April 26, 2011 • "There is very little, if any, good news about housing," says David M. Blitzer, who oversees the widely watched S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices report.