Unemployment insurance filings were down last week, although they remain frustratingly high.

Did you know that there are many great sources of economic data about your local market area?

Mortgage purchase applications fell, continuing the post-tax credit declines.

Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting broad tax credit impact, favorable affordability.

Personal income increased in April from March consistent with expectations.

Did you know that the typical agent works at a firm with 29 agents and brokers?

Economic growth in the first quarter of 2010 was lower than initially estimated.

Did you know that, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, home remodeling will rebound by almost 5 percent in 2010?

Mortgage purchase applications continued to fall during week ending May 21.

Did you know that the typical member works 40 hours a week and nearly all work on a commission-based compensation structure?

California home values are recovering robustly, affirming earlier NAR price trends.

Did you know that the typical member had a gross income of $35,700 in 2009?

Did you know that the typical member spent $220 to maintain his/her website in 2009?

Existing-home sales rose thanks to the tax credit, improving consumer confidence, favorable affordability.

The typical member had 18 percent of their business in 2009 from repeat consumers and clients.

Mortgage rates follow Treasury rates downward.

The number of workers filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased last week.

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