Real estate filings
The real estate scenario has just witnessed foreclosure filings declining by 8%. In fact, statistics reveal that this drop has lasted four consecutive months since the improvements brought into the international housing market. There are a number of online marketers now keeping track of foreclosed properties and the 3% drop in the markets worldwide.
The real estate scenario is also being impacted by numerous loan modifications and dedicated foreclosure prevention efforts that are being launched around the globe.
The recent extended homebuyer tax credit is in turn taking a toll on foreclosures and property value depreciation.
The only signs of improvement are seen with the foreclosure filings being the main point of discussion at all major forums. The real estate industry is on the road to full recovery but unemployment needs to recede to normal first.
This is the only way by which availability of credit can be used to generate a rational balance between previous extremes.