Canadian housing starts cool in August, seen moderating further

(Reuters) - Canadian housing starts cooled more than expected in August, while the previous month was also revised slightly lower, data showed on Tuesday, setting the stage for what is widely expected to be a slowing housing market as 2014 draws to a close.

Nationwide: UK house prices picked up in August

UK house prices rose during August at a much faster monthly pace than expected, according to a survey by Nationwide on Friday that contrasted with other signs of cooling in the housing market.

U.S. mortgage applications fall in latest week: MBA

NEW YORK - Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell last week as both purchase and refinancing applications declined, an industry group said on Wednesday.

US home price gains slow in October, but yearly gain increases: S&P

NEW YORK: US single-family home prices rose less than expected in October but posted their strongest annualized gain in more than seven years, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday.

Home Sales Probably Rose, Avowing Rebound: U.S. Economy Preview

Sales of U.S. homes probably rose in December to the highest level in three years as the industry headed toward a more rooted recovery in 2013, economists said before reports this week.