23.04.2013 - Home prices up 12 pct as investors bet on real estate |
Prices of existing homes in the US rose 12 percent in March from the same month last year, as the real estate market continues to bounce back, providing much-needed help to the nation’s economy. A key factor in housing’s recovery is strong demand from major corporate investors, who see profit in the combination of still-depressed real estate prices, near-record-low interest rates, and strong demand for rental housing...............................................Full Article: Source |