http://www.movebuilder.com/press Latest news releases. 342 50 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/ http://www.movebuilder.com/images/logo.gif en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 10:17:28 CST Wed, 16 May 2012 10:17:28 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Data-Tronics RSS Generator lmyers@abf.com (Landon Myers) jembry@data-tronics.com (Jordan Embry) http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/march-home-prices-show-slight-decrease-800775312 CoreLogic's March Home Price Index showed nationally home prices declined year-over-year by 0.6 percent in March 2012 compared to March 2011, while increasing 0.6 percent from February 2012, marking the first month-over-month increase since July 2011. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:17:28 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/march-home-prices-show-slight-decrease-800775312 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/insights-show-affordability-at-40-year-high-800776319 The Fiserv Case-Shiller home price insights report revealed that average home prices are expected to rise 3.9 percent annually over the next five years, while housing affordability is currently at a 40-year high. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:17:28 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/insights-show-affordability-at-40-year-high-800776319 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/march-construction-higher-than-expected-800774315 For the first three months of 2012, construction spending totalled $171.2 billion, a 6.7 percent increase from $160.4 billion reported in the first quarter of 2011. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:19:24 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/march-construction-higher-than-expected-800774315 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/energy-audits-save-money-in-the-long-run-800774313 In a piece for the Washington Post, Kenneth Harney said a formal energy audit should be added to all standard inspections of a home purchase before offers are made or moving services are called. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:18:15 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/energy-audits-save-money-in-the-long-run-800774313 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/relocation-news/corporate-relocation-trends-reflect-optimism-800773331 A recent study found enterprises throughout the country are increasing their relocation volumes, budgets and overall performances and expect to see continued improvements through 2012. Fri, 11 May 2012 10:17:10 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/relocation-news/corporate-relocation-trends-reflect-optimism-800773331 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/home-delinquencies-at-three-year-low-800772342 The March National Consumer Credit Trends Report from Equifax found total delinquent first mortgage balances were under $500 billion in March 2012. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:16:32 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/home-delinquencies-at-three-year-low-800772342 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/nearly-70000-completed-foreclosures-in-march-800770423 CoreLogic's National Foreclosure Report for March revealed 69,000 foreclosures were completed across the United States in the month, compared to 85,000 in March 2011 and 66,000 in February 2012. Tue, 08 May 2012 16:16:10 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/nearly-70000-completed-foreclosures-in-march-800770423 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/relocation-news/some-markets-hot-others-not-800769217 Before calling moving services, buyers and sellers should research what housing markets are performing better than others when picking out their new home. Mon, 07 May 2012 10:16:22 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/relocation-news/some-markets-hot-others-not-800769217 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/mortgage-rates-reach-new-record-low-800769358 Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending May 3 showed the average fixed mortgage rates dropping to all-time record lows allowing for more homebuyers to call moving services after picking out an affordable home. Mon, 07 May 2012 10:16:22 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/mortgage-rates-reach-new-record-low-800769358 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/preparing-for-storms-with-insurance-800766509 After moving services have dropped off the last box and homeowners have settled into their new properties, consumers should be sure to invest in homeowners insurance to protect against severe weather such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Thu, 03 May 2012 10:16:32 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/preparing-for-storms-with-insurance-800766509