News & Commentary: Daily News Articles
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05/14/2012
Late last week, President Obama said more home owners are taking advantage of government programs to refinance into ultra-low mortgage rates, but there's still more Congress can do to make refinancing easier for home owners.
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05/14/2012
Some housing deals are coming with sweet incentives for buyers' agents, everything from big bonuses to fancy cars. But if you're not careful, you might get in trouble for steering.
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05/14/2012
Despite record low mortgage rates, borrowers are finding the cost of getting a loan is on the rise with closing costs, origination fees, attorney costs, and appraisal fees all having risen in the past year, Bankrate.com reports.
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05/14/2012
Home owners seeking to take advantage of low interest rates and trim their monthly mortgage payments are finding an increase in delays from refinancing, new reports show.
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05/14/2012
The income and business of REALTORS(R) is growing after many years of decline, according to the 2012 National Association of REALTORS(R) Member Profile.
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05/11/2012
Just when some thought mortgage rates couldn’t go any lower, fixed-rate mortgages reached new all-time lows this week, sending home buyer affordability even higher.
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05/11/2012
More than 10,000 REALTORS® from across the country are expected to band together next week in the nation’s capital to stand up for the American Dream.
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05/11/2012
Home buyers and sellers need to get ready to pounce: Some housing markets are expected to post big price gains in the coming year.
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05/11/2012
The Fed chairman says that even creditworthy home buyers are being locked out of the market as banks continue to be overly cautious in issuing new mortgages.
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05/11/2012
A lawsuit in the Florida Supreme Court has the potential to undo “hundreds of thousands of foreclosures and open up U.S. banks to severe financial liabilities,” Reuters reports.
