New-Home Sales Stumble to Second Lowest Level Since 1963

U.S. new-homes sales were unchanged in August, clocking in at a 288,000-unit annual rate — the second lowest level since 1963. Overall, new home sales flat-lined this summer after the home buyer tax credit ended, but there was…

The Case for a Housing Bottom in 2013-14

As the number of foreclosures continues to rise and more homeowners find themselves underwater, it’s hard to argue that housing values have ended their fall. But when will the market finally bottom out? It could take several mo…