MetroNews
MAY 21 2013
The Rio Grande Valley market maintains population growth if not housing growth in 2013
(Rio Grande Valley, TX – May 21, 2013) The Rio Grande Valley continues to see population growth in the 2.5% range, increasing the demand for housing, according to a recent report by Metrostudy, a national housing data and consulting firm that maintains the most extensive primary database on residential construction in the US housing market. The [...] » Read More
MAY 21 2013
San Antonio New Home Industry Showing Strong Growth
(San Antonio, TX– May 21, 2013) Metrostudy reports the greater San Antonio new home market continues to exhibit strong growth during the first quarter of 2013. “Homebuilders entered 2013 with the strong demand and low inventory levels spurring the need for increased levels of construction.” reported Randall Allsup, Regional Director of Metrostudy’s San Antonio office. [...] » Read More
MAY 21 2013
What in the Dickens is Going on in Phoenix?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The introductory line to Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most recognized phrases in literature. It is also an appropriate description of the last business cycle and undoubtedly a great theme to tie into the Phoenix housing market. [...] » Read More
OtherNews
MAY 17 2013
Is the Bay area experiencing a housing boom?
Some home builders say they're seeing growth but admit it's not at the level they say in 2007 and 2008. » Read More
MAY 9 2013
Car dealer ties pickup sales to housing market resurgence
The largest car dealer in the nation is using pickup truck sales to gauge the resurgence in the metro area housing market. Florida-based AutoNation has 12 stores in the Atlanta area. CEO Mike Jackson, a member of Atlanta's Federal Reserve Board, spoke exclusively to Channel 2's Jim Strickland on a recent trip to Atlanta. Jackson said he can feel the turnaround in the economy when he ... » Read More
MAY 7 2013
Orlando housing starts up 29 percent
Housing starts in Metropolitan Orlando were up 29 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, with projections for activity to slow in key locations, according to a report released Tuesday by Metrostudy. » Read More
MAY 7 2013
Orlando housing starts up 29% from year ago
Housing starts in Metropolitan Orlando were up 29 percent during the first quarter of the year, though growth is expected to slow in key locations, according to a report released Tuesday by Metrostudy Inc. » Read More
MAY 3 2013
South Florida housing starts rise in first quarter
Builders, buyers more confident in recovering market South Florida home construction gained momentum in the first quarter as builders raced to keep up with increasing demand. » Read More
