http://www.mail.com/subjects/2678-selling.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/2678-selling.html http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087208-us-homebuilder-confidence-rises-april.html Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rebounded this month, reflecting improved sales trends during the spring home-selling season and the strongest outlook for sales over the next six months in more than six years. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Wednesday rose to 44 in May from 41 in April. The increas... Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087208-us-homebuilder-confidence-rises-april.html 2013-05-15T15:32:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2070948-late-payment-rate-mortgages-tumbled-1q.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — A resurgent housing market, rising home values and steady job gains are helping more U.S. homeowners stay on top of their mortgage payments. The percentage of mortgage holders at least two months behind on their payments fell by 21 percent in the first three months of this year versus the same period in 2012, credit reporting agency Tra... Wed, 08 May 2013 16:27:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2070948-late-payment-rate-mortgages-tumbled-1q.html 2013-05-08T16:27:34Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2067842-internet-sales-tax-bill-faces-tough-sell-house.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet. The Senate voted 69 to 27 Monday to pass a bill that empowers states to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases. Under the bill, states could require out-of-state retailers to collect sales ... Tue, 07 May 2013 23:56:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2067842-internet-sales-tax-bill-faces-tough-sell-house.html 2013-05-07T23:56:53Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2068302-survey-us-prices-up-105-pct-year.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006. Core Logic, a real estate data provider, said Tuesday that annual home prices have now increased for 13 straight months. Prices are rising in part because more buyers are bidding on a limited supply of homes for sale. ... Tue, 07 May 2013 18:37:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2068302-survey-us-prices-up-105-pct-year.html 2013-05-07T18:37:37Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2055932-us-construction-spending-17-percent-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in March as the biggest drop in government projects in more than a decade overwhelmed strength in home building. Construction spending fell 1.7 percent in March, compared with February, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. It marked the second decline in the past three months. January ac... Wed, 01 May 2013 14:19:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2055932-us-construction-spending-17-percent-march.html 2013-05-01T14:19:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2053426-us-prices-up-93-pct-7-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices rose 9.3 percent in February compared with a year ago, the most in nearly seven years. The gains were driven by a growing number of buyers who bid on a limited supply of homes. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index increased from an 8.1 percent year-over-year gain in January. And annual prices rose... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:27:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2053426-us-prices-up-93-pct-7-years.html 2013-04-30T14:27:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2051182-us-stocks-rise-led-technology-companies.html NEW YORK (AP) — Encouraging economic reports are sending stock prices higher on Wall Street. Wages and spending rose in the U.S. last month, and pending home sales hit a three-year high. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 66 points to 14,779 at noon Eastern time Monday, a gain of 0.4 percent. The number of Ameri... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:57:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2051182-us-stocks-rise-led-technology-companies.html 2013-04-29T15:57:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2050950-pending-us-sales-reach-3-year-high-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in March to the highest level in three years, pointing to higher sales this spring. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its seasonally adjusted index for pending home sales rose 1.5 percent to 105.7. That's the highest since April 2010, when a homebuyer's ta... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:45:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2050950-pending-us-sales-reach-3-year-high-march.html 2013-04-29T14:45:22Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2046366-att-to-sell-automation-security-packages.html NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T Inc. is launching its home security and automation service in 15 cities Friday, with an eye toward getting customers hooked on security cameras, thermostats and locks they can control from phones and tablets. AT&T's "Digital Life" packages will be sold in cellphone stores in markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Mi... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2046366-att-to-sell-automation-security-packages.html 2013-04-26T10:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2036492-us-sales-slip-supply-remains-tight.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes dipped in March as the supply remained tight. But the sales pace remained ahead of last year's. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that sales dipped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.92 million, from 4.95 million in February. February's figure was revised lower. Sales in March... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:11:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2036492-us-sales-slip-supply-remains-tight.html 2013-04-22T19:11:56Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2026160-fed-survey-housing-auto-sales-lift-us-economy.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A strengthening housing recovery and robust auto sales contributed to moderate economic growth across the United States in late February and March, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday. Growth was moderate or modest in all of the Fed's 12 banking districts, and it accelerated in two — New York and Dallas — from Januar... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:57:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2026160-fed-survey-housing-auto-sales-lift-us-economy.html 2013-04-17T19:57:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1984452-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-ticks-up-to-357-pct.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages edged up this week but remained near historic lows. Low rates have helped drive the housing market's steady recovery. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year fixed loan rose to 3.57 percent from 3.54 percent last week. That's near the 3.31 percent reached in Nov... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:22:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1984452-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-ticks-up-to-357-pct.html 2013-03-28T14:22:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1982106-signed-contracts-to-buy-us-homes-dips.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in February, but the level stayed near a three-year high, and analysts believe sales of previously occupied homes will keep rising in the coming months. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that its seasonally adjusted index for pending home sales dipped to 104.8 in February. T... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:44:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1982106-signed-contracts-to-buy-us-homes-dips.html 2013-03-27T18:44:19Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979844-us-prices-rise-81-pct-june-2006.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices rose in January at the fastest annual pace since June 2006, just before the housing bubble burst. The gain shows the housing recovery is strengthening ahead of the all-important spring buying season. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index climbed 8.1 percent in the 12 months ending in January. That's... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:50:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979844-us-prices-rise-81-pct-june-2006.html 2013-03-26T13:50:56Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1969876-us-homes-sales-highest-than-3-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose in February to their fastest pace in more than three years, and more people put their homes on the market. The increases suggest a growing number of Americans believe the housing recovery will strengthen. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales increased 0.8 percent in Fe... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:00:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1969876-us-homes-sales-highest-than-3-years.html 2013-03-21T16:00:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1964572-us-housing-starts-rise-permits-4-year-high.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders started more homes in February and permits for future construction rose at the fastest pace in 4 ½ years. The increases point to a housing recovery that is gaining strength. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that builders broke ground on houses and apartments last month at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 917,000. Th... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:09:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1964572-us-housing-starts-rise-permits-4-year-high.html 2013-03-19T17:09:42Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1953680-sharp-drop-us-homes-lost-to-foreclosure-feb.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — While the nation's foreclosure woes persist, new data show they're easing amid a resurgent housing market, rising home prices and efforts by some states to buy homeowners more time to avoid losing their homes. The number of U.S. homes repossessed by lenders last month fell 11 percent from January and declined 29 percent from February la... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:29:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1953680-sharp-drop-us-homes-lost-to-foreclosure-feb.html 2013-03-14T10:29:47Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1932554-us-prices-rose-7-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — 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. ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:35:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1932554-us-prices-rose-7-years.html 2013-03-05T17:35:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1918910-us-pending-sales-rise-to-highest-2010.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January from December to the highest level in more than 2 ½ years. The increase suggests sales of previously occupied homes will continue rising in the coming months. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that its seasonally adjusted index for pe... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:10:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1918910-us-pending-sales-rise-to-highest-2010.html 2013-02-27T16:10:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1905724-us-sales-rise-to-2nd-highest-pace-3-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose in January to the second-highest level in three years, a sign that the housing market is sustaining its recovery and helping bolster the economy. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales rose 0.4 percent in January compared with December to a seasonally adjusted annual rat... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1905724-us-sales-rise-to-2nd-highest-pace-3-years.html 2013-02-21T18:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1869576-us-prices-rose-year-65-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices jumped by the most in 6 ½ years in December, spurred by a low supply of available homes and rising demand. Home prices rose 8.3 percent in December compared with a year earlier, according to a report Tuesday from CoreLogic, a real estate data provider. That is the biggest annual gain since May 2006. Prices rose last year... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1869576-us-prices-rose-year-65-years.html 2013-02-05T13:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1869452-mercedes-sales-grow-market-germany.html BERLIN (AP) — Automaker Mercedes-Benz says it sold 94,895 vehicles in January — a year-on-year surge of 9.2 percent. The only place where sales of the German company's luxury cars dipped was at home, where sales dropped 0.7 percent compared with January 2012. By comparison, Mercedes says industry-wide sales fell 8.6 percent during the month. ... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1869452-mercedes-sales-grow-market-germany.html 2013-02-05T11:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1845756-stocks-rise-ahead-sales-report.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street ahead of what is expected to be more upbeat data on housing from the government. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 26 points at 13,851 shortly after the opening bell Friday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index edged up five points to 1,500. It traded above 1,500 Thursday for the first time since D... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1845756-stocks-rise-ahead-sales-report.html 2013-01-25T13:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1837634-us-sales-dip-dec-2012-best-5-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes dipped in December from November, in part because of a limited supply of available homes. But for all of 2012, sales rose to their highest level in five years. The National Association of Realtors said Tuesday that sales declined in December to an annual rate of 4.94 million. That's down from a rat... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1837634-us-sales-dip-dec-2012-best-5-years.html 2013-01-22T16:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1828996-surge-construction-to-continue.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The aftermath of the housing bust forced many homebuilders to dramatically scale back construction on new homes to avoid the risk of ending up saddled with a trove of newly built, yet unsold properties. But an improving housing market has homebuilders feeling more confident about sales, and that's likely to kick the pace of new construct... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1828996-surge-construction-to-continue.html 2013-01-18T04:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1825208-fed-survey-us-economy-picked-up-year.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Holiday shopping, strong auto sales and a recovering housing market helped boost the U.S. economy from the middle of November through early January, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday. The Fed said 12 of its regional banking districts reported "modest or moderate" growth in the final weeks of 2012. Of those, only St... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1825208-fed-survey-us-economy-picked-up-year.html 2013-01-16T20:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1789826-us-pending-sales-rise-to-highest-2-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes increased last month to its highest level in two and a half years, the latest sign of improvement in the once-battered housing market. The National Association of Realtors said Friday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 1.7 percent in November from October to... Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1789826-us-pending-sales-rise-to-highest-2-years.html 2012-12-28T15:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1779044-us-sales-surge-to-highest-level-3-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes jumped to their highest level in three years last month, bolstered by steady job gains and record-low mortgage rates. The report was the latest sign of a sustained recovery in the housing market. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales rose 5.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1779044-us-sales-surge-to-highest-level-3-years.html 2012-12-20T15:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1776208-us-housing-starts-slowed-to-861k-november.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in November after starting work in October at the fastest pace in four years. Superstorm Sandy likely slowed starts in the Northeast. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that builders began construction of houses and apartments at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 861,000. That was 3 percen... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1776208-us-housing-starts-slowed-to-861k-november.html 2012-12-19T17:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1773982-us-homebuilder-confidence-6-12-year-high.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Confidence among U.S. homebuilders inched up this month, to the highest level in more than six and a half years, as builders reported the best market for newly built homes since the housing boom. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Tuesday increased 2 points to 47 from a revised 45 in N... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1773982-us-homebuilder-confidence-6-12-year-high.html 2012-12-18T21:11:00Z