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Builder confidence down 2 points in October
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Builder confidence down 2 points in OctoberVideo by:Description: Home builder sentiment slipped a larger than expected 2 points in October. CNBC's Diana Olick has the details.Rating: 4Views: 953
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Home prices still lower, some bubble markets: Pro
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Home prices still lower, some bubble markets: ProVideo by:Description: Economist Robert Shiller is saying home prices look reasonable. CNBC's Diana Olick, and Shari Olefson, CEO of The Carnegie Group. "There is an argument to be made for bubble 2.0," explains Olick.Rating: 4Views: 798
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Fewer homes entered foreclosure in 3Q
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Fewer homes entered foreclosure in 3QVideo by:Description: FBN's Adam Shapiro breaks down late-morning market news.Rating: 4Views: 830
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Shutdown putting housing market recovery in danger?
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Shutdown putting housing market recovery in danger?Video by:Description: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate CEO Sherry Chris on the state of the housing market.Rating: 4.66Views: 3081
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