The number of housing markets showing marked improvement nearly doubled in January from December with the addition of 40 new metros to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index. 

Forbes highlighted the five regions that are most poised to flourish in 2012 and help boost the national economy.

U.S. apartment vacancies dropped to a 10-year low in the fourth quarter, paving the way for rent increases that are likely to continue this year.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday issued a white paper to Congress in attempt to fire up policy makers about the housing market’s problems.

Americans' economic confidence continued to improve in December with Gallup's Economic Confidence Index reaching -38 as consumers expressed more optimism than at any time since June.

The blog Calculated Risk compiled a few 2012 forecasts from major players in the housing industry.

According to the Census Bureau, private residential construction spending increased 2 percent during November.

Metrostudy researched all or part of all 84 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) around the country and found that starts will increase nationwide in 2012.

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