News & Commentary: Daily News Articles
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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.
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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.
