Finance & Mortgage

U.S. Apartment Rent Prices Rise Moderately As Construction Picks Up

U.S. apartment rent prices continued to rise in the first quarter, but new signs of a coming wave of construction will further restrict landlords' ability to raise rates, real-estate research firm Reis Inc. said on Wednesday.

Whirlpool Stock Up Following Housing Market Improvements

Whirlpool stock has more than doubled since last June and on Friday the S&P raised its credit rating on the appliance-maker to "BBB" citing improvements in the housing market and overall economy.

Mass. Foreclosure Activity Drops in February, Warren Group Says

Foreclosure activity in Massachusetts decreased in February, largely due to improving economic conditions along with a revitalized real estate market, according to the latest report from the Warren Group released Tuesday.