There are two housing markets, "one for the rich and one for everyone else," writes Michelle Conlin. Sales and subsequent bidding wars are back in richer neighborhoods, while approximately 98.5% of the population see no end to the recession just yet.
"Normally, these two segments of the housing market rise and fall together. But now, they're moving in opposite directions.
'Luxury is the best performing segment of the housing market right now,' says Zillow.com chief economist Stan Humphries."
FULL STORY: In the US, two housing markets and two directions
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Florida Home Sellers Must Disclose Flood History Under New Law
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Newark Kicks Off $1 Home Sale Program
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Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program
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Washington State’s Parking Reform Law Could Unlock ‘Countless’ Acres for New Housing
A law that limits how much parking cities can require for residential amd commercial developments could lead to a construction boom.
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Following the devastation of the Eaton Fire, the return of wildlife and the regrowth of native plants are offering powerful signs of resilience and renewal.
LA to Replace Inglewood Light Rail Project With Bus Shuttles
LA Metro says the change is in response to community engagement and that the new design will be ready before the 2028 Olympic Games.
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