Housing Wire reports that the latest edition of the Obama Administration’s housing scorecard shows that there are positive overall trends in the housing market, but notes that the recovery from the “Great Recession” isn’t yet complete.
Housing still flat
The housing scorecard, prepared by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, cites stable home prices and shrinking foreclosure rates as positive indicators for the health of the market.
But the scorecard also cautions that the tough winter and limited access to credit are contributing to a weaker market.
“April’s Housing Scorecard shows that the housing market is stabilizing, as home prices have risen nearly 7% from last year, and foreclosure completions are at their lowest level since mid-2007,” said HUD Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research Katherine O’Regan.
“However, the harsh winter, fewer distressed properties on the market, and continued tight credit standards have combined to slow the pace of home sales this month, indicating we need to remain vigilant to keep the recovery robust.”
