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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, April 03, 2013  Homeowners looking to sell their house are in luck. According to the Amarillo Multiple Listing Service, the first quarter of the year is up almost 10 percent from last year.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Some local realtors have officially declared the Amarillo area a sellers’ market. Every recent local economic indicator has declared real estate the success story of 2012.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Local economists said the area had a relatively good year, primarily driven by the housing market.

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

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Recent numbers indicate national recovering in the housing market. What's more -- the market in Amarillo is in even better shape!

Friday, April 06, 2012  The housing market is on the mend.

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

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  The number of people dropping out of the Obama administration's main program to help those at risk of losing their homes outstripped those who received aid for the second-straight month.

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.

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

Wednesday, August 05, 2009  Amarillo is number one when it comes to the mid-year buyers market and increasing home values, according to HousingPredictor.com.