“The government shutdown is here. Whether it’s not being able to get a new Social Security card or visit a national park, Americans will immediately feel the effects. But there’s one bright spot of the economy that stands to be affected as well: housing.”
Warren Buffet takes a bite out of Conn. real estate
“With the housing market percolating again, particularly in Fairfield County, Warren Buffett’s real estate arm has jumped into the stew after taking over Prudential Connecticut Realty this week.”
Area Real Estate Experts Say Gov’t Shutdown May Crimp Some Home Purchases
“PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — With the real estate market on the upswing, many people buying homes have opted to obtain an FHA mortgage.”
Home price indices show home values rising more than 10%
“The home price recovery continues, despite a moderate slowdown in August, driven by rising mortgage rates and declining home affordability, CoreLogic (CLGX) claims in a new report.”