News & Commentary: Daily News Articles
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05/17/2013
An increased sense of urgency among potential buyers, affordable mortgage rates, and strengthening local economies are contributing to a more confident feeling about the market, according to the builder’s trade group.
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05/17/2013
A new survey by the Fed shows that some banks are starting to loosen up their tight mortgage standards.
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05/17/2013
Here are some tips for avoiding breaches of fiduciary duties and other lawsuits.
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05/17/2013
In his economic update, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said that, while the housing market is looking up, uncertainty over federal actions remains a big hurdle to full recovery.
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05/17/2013
Fixed-rate mortgages climbed this week after signs of stronger consumer spending, Freddie Mac reports.
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05/17/2013
Even as the stock market rises and jobs return, commercial real estate in the United States faces a range of challenges.
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05/16/2013
Thousands of REALTORS® are offering lawmakers a refresher course on the importance of the federal government's historic support for home ownership this week.
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05/16/2013
Amid partisan squabbling in Washington is a bipartisan effort by the House and Senate chairs of the tax-writing committees to roll out major tax-reform legislation.
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05/16/2013
In recent months, real estate professionals have had to hold their breath as they waited for an appraisal on a property to come back. But some in the industry report a change with appraisals.
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05/16/2013
MLS association executives consider a plan to protect online real estate data.
