News & Commentary: Daily News Articles
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06/25/2012
Three top real estate economists share their visions for key indicators in the housing within the next year.
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06/25/2012
As rents continue to rise, owning a home is making more financial sense, according to recent surveys. Find out which metro areas have a rent-to-buy ratio that is most in home owners’ favor.
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06/25/2012
FHFA files a lawsuit in Illinois, calling real estate transfer taxes “unlawful tax-raising programs on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that, in turn, create a cost for taxpayers across the country."
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06/25/2012
Condo boards have a message for delinquent owners who fail to pay their monthly fees: Pay up or move out.
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06/25/2012
With inventories of houses for sale falling by 20 percent nationwide, some real estate professionals are trying to motivate more sellers to put their home on the market.
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06/25/2012
The Massachusetts Supreme Court declared that foreclosure sales are valid only if the lender holds both the mortgage and the underlying note to the property.
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06/22/2012
The majority of renters say they are willing to give up luxuries in order to be able to purchase a home. Find out what they would sacrifice to achieve this goal.
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06/22/2012
You go to show a home that you think is vacant, only to find it’s not really empty. Here are signs you should look for to help you get through awkward or even dangerous encounters.
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06/22/2012
Last week, mortgage rates inched up, breaking a six-week streak of record lows. But this week, 30-year rates took another dip, returning to record lows again.
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06/22/2012
The majority of Americans say they think home prices will return to their pre-bubble peaks within 10 years. Are they getting overly optimistic?
