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Pending Home Sales Hit 3-Year High; Supply Dwindles
Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes rose to their highest level in three years in April, but a shortage of properties for sale could slow down the momentum.
Reading Real Estate Tea Leaves: What Housing Market Data Shows
Buying a house is the ultimate indicator of consumer confidence; building more of them is an early hint at an economic upturn. So what are the housing reports pointing to now?
Consumers Cut Back Credit Card Use in March
Americans cut back on using their credit cards in March, suggesting many were reluctant to take on high-interest debt to make purchases.
NY Judge Clears Path to IPO for Empire State Building
A Manhattan judge on Thursday backed a $55 million settlement in a court battle over the Empire State Building, good news for the owners' effort to raise $1 billion in an IPO.
9 Ways to Get Rich Quicker
In general, the team at Kiplinger champions the idea of getting rich slowly. But if you're willing to take some calculated risks to do it faster, here are some proven paths.
Surge in New-Home Sales Signals Reviving Housing Market
Sales of new homes rebounded in March to the second fastest sales pace in three years, adding evidence of a sustained housing recovery.
Existing Home Sales Edge Down as Prices Rise
U.S. home resales edged downward in March, pointing to some slowdown in the housing market recovery pace as overall economic activity cools.
Stock Market Rebounds From Worst Day of the Year
A market run-up was interrupted Monday when stocks had their biggest decline since November. Worries about an economic slowdown in China led to a drop in commodity prices.
Housing Stocks Rise on Bullish Real Estate Report
A very bullish report on housing starts has lifted shares of leading homebuilders by two to four percent today, adding to the huge gains over the past year.
Money Terms to Know: Asset Allocation
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to growing your nest egg, so you need to understand the concept of asset allocation to get the best investment returns.
Home Foreclosures Fall to Lowest Level in 5-Plus Years
The number of homes repossessed by lenders last month fell to the lowest level in more than five years, the latest evidence that the nation's foreclosure crisis is abating.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
From a happy homebuilder to an embarrassed yoga gear retailer, here's a rundown of this week's big wins and toughest misses in the business world.
Home Prices Posted Best Gain in 7 Years in January
U.S. home prices jumped in January, a sign the housing market is gaining momentum as it nears the spring selling season. Home prices rose 9.7 percent in January from a year ago, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic. That's up from an 8.3 percent increase in December and the biggest annual gain since April 2006.
The 10 Biggest Tax Mistakes I See: A CPA Tells All
Given how complex the tax code is, it's not surprising that people mess up when filing their returns -- making mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars. CPA Gary Craig offers these tips on how to avoid the top tax filing blunders.
Her Financial Goal: Cutting Back on an Online Shopping Habit
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- and we at DailyFinance are no exceptions. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals. Today: An real estate reporter with an online shipping habit.
Her Financial Goal: Win at the Refinancing Game
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- and we at DailyFinance are no exceptions. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals. Today: An editor who wants to get the best deal on refinancing.
Home Prices Post Healthy Gains in December
U.S. home prices rose at a healthy pace in December compared with a year ago, driven higher by rising sales and a smaller supply of available homes. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 6.8 percent year over year, up from a 5.5 percent annual gain in November.
His Financial Goals: Saving More and Paying Down Debt
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- and we in the AOL newsroom are no exceptions. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals. Today: A real estate editor who wants to save more and owe less.
Her Financial Goal: Get a Handle on Retirement Planning
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- and we in the AOL newsroom are no exceptions. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals. Today: A music editor who wants to understand more about her 401(k).
5 Obscure Investments to Boost Your Income
With interest rates at historic lows and traditional low-risk vehicles paying rock-bottom returns, more and more investors are turning to once-obscure investments that promise much more income than you'll get from a bank CD right now.
U.S. Housing Starts Dip But Remain at Solid Pace
U.S. homebuilders began work at a slower pace in January, though the level was still the third-highest since 2008. The pace of building was viewed as a sign of further strengthening in residential real estate.
The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the United States
The Council for Community and Economic Research just released its sixth annual city cost-of-living rankings. We'll tell you which cities made its top 10 list, plus the average costs of a few ordinary purchases in each one to help put those expenses in perspective.
Pop Quiz: Fun Facts About the World's Biggest Billionaires
As Forbes begins to release details about 2013's new billionaires, we decided to take a peek at the people who already dominate the list. Think you know the scoop on the super-rich? Take our quiz and find out.
Home Prices Rose in December by Most Since May 2006
U.S. home prices rose 8.3 percent in December compared with a year earlier, according to data Tuesday from CoreLogic, a real estate data provider. That is the biggest annual gain since May 2006. Prices rose last year in 46 of 50 states.
U.S. Home Prices Continue To Climb In Nov.
U.S. single-family home prices rose in November, building on a string of gains that point to a housing market that is on the mend, data from the closely watched S&P/Case-Shiller Index showed on Tuesday. Prices in the 20 cities rose 5.5 percent year over year.
13 Money Lies You Should Stop Telling Yourself By Age 30
Age 30 has become the new benchmark for people to get their lives together, and advice on how to do that abounds. But in fact, most of us already know how to succeed: We just happen to let ourselves -- and a few convenient lies -- get in the way.
7 Alternatives to Investing in the Stock Market
The stock market is a great investment if you have a long time horizon. But should you stick with stocks once you retire? Most financial advisers recommend cutting back on equities as you get older -- but that money has to go somewhere productive. Here are seven investment alternatives.
U.S. Home Prices Rise in October From a Year Ago
US home prices rose in most major cities in October compared with a year ago, pushed up by rising sales and a decline in the supply of available homes. Higher prices show the housing market is improving even as it moves into the more dormant fall and winter sales period.
U.S. Housing Starts Slowed to 861,000 in November
U.S. builders broke ground on fewer houses in November after starting work in October at the fastest pace in four years. Superstorm Sandy likely slowed starts in the Northeast.