News & Commentary: Daily News Articles
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05/20/2013
At Midyear last week, officials from FEMA explained how increases in premiums and rate structures will help put the agency on more solid financial footing. But the phasing out of government subsidies has still caused confusion and consternation among practitioners.
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05/20/2013
Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher says the housing market is on a "self-sustaining path" to recovery and that it's time for the Fed to lighten its grip.
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05/20/2013
The chief economist of the builders’ tradegroup says the dip in building activity will likely be temporary.
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05/20/2013
The banks are taking precautions in several states after a federal regulator released new guidance on minimum standards for foreclosure sales.
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05/20/2013
Amateur investors are increasingly tapping into their retirement accounts to buy homes and take advantage of the hotter housing market.
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05/20/2013
Get up-to-date on the latest policy decisions at NAR. Read our round-up of the action-packed Board of Directors meeting that took place on the concluding day of the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
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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.
