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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  However, its numbers still lag behind the national average.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A local real estate expert reports that 2013 is a great time to buy a new house.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  US builders start construction on new homes at fastest pace in more than 4 years last month

Friday, December 23, 2011  New-home sales up 1.6 percent in November, but 2011 will likely be worst year on record

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Rates on fixed mortgages rise for 4th straight week, could dampen refinancings and home sales.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Previously occupied home sales sink 27 pct. to lowest level since 1995 as economy weakens

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Stock futures retreat following overseas markets lower; traders brace for weak housing report

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Real estate agents are working seven days a week, builders are staying open late and homebuyers are scrambling to get their offers in as they rush to take advantage of tax credits that expire at midnight Friday.

Friday, December 18, 2009  Agency wants money to help housing market as soon as January.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009  As many as 11,000 Missourians who buy houses next year could get a first-year break on property taxes under a proposal by Gov. Nixon and State Treasurer Clint Zweifel.

Monday, November 23, 2009  October sales gains lift hopes for housing market, if not for overall economy