Here’s a quick look at some of the industry news of interest to our membership:

  • Foreclosure filings in the metro-east area held steady in January, a trend local REALTORS® say could be a sign that last year’s declines will continue in 2012, the Belleville News Democrat reports.
  • The consumer outlook on home prices continues to rise, according to Fannie Mae’s latest housing survey.
  • On the jobs front, the U.S. Labor Department announced available job openings jumped to a nearly three-year high.