News & Commentary: Daily News Articles
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08/07/2012
Eighty metro areas are holding a spot in this month’s Improving Markets Index, a housing index from the National Association of Home Builders that spotlights housing markets showing gains over at least six consecutive months.
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08/07/2012
Closing costs have dropped by 7 percent over the last year. Find out in which states they are the lowest and highest.
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08/07/2012
A new study by economists at the Boston Federal Reserve reveals how the housing market crash affected Americans' perceptions of home ownership.
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08/07/2012
Vacant homes can potentially decrease the value of nearby properties by at least 1.3 percent and possibly up to 4.6 percent in some areas, according to studies. Find out which metros continue to have the highest vacancies.
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08/07/2012
Foreclosures offer a typical discount to a home buyer of 19 percent. But buyers should watch out because sometimes big bargains come at a big price.
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08/07/2012
On Aug. 1, REALTORS® Federal Credit Union merged with Northwest Federal Credit Union to better serve its members with greater access to service centers, financial loans, banking services, and more.
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08/06/2012
Some Americans are still jittery over the housing market, but here are eight positive signs that should quell some of their fears.
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08/06/2012
The Obama Administration’s latest Housing Scorecard showed continued signs of healing for the housing market, but also offered a few indicators that may have the potential to stall progress in the months ahead.
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08/06/2012
The number of home owners who owe more than their house is worth is dropping, but percentages still remain elevated in these states.
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08/06/2012
Home buyers who can stomach some misfortune in a home’s past may be able to find big discounts.
