So far this year, July registered peak sales for existing homes, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Sales increased 2.4% from June to a seasonally-adjusted yearly rate of 5.15
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Big Rise in Sales of US Existing Homes
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The home sales figures in May point to the biggest rise in four years for previously owned US homes. After a slow start at the beginning of the year, this is the sign that the residential real estate
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Home Prices Enter Moderate Trend
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After last year’s sharp gains, the increase of US home prices seems to be slowing down, according to the results reported by major real estate market surveys. The monthly report issued by the
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How a cash-out refinance can help you buy your dream home
47 ViewsFor some people, the Great Recession that hit the world at the end of 2007 and the beginning of
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The Rise in the Trend of Refinancing through Home Equity Cash-Out
5261 ViewsCash-out refinancing is gaining popularity nowadays. With mortgage rates remaining low despite
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FHA Sheds Light on Reverse Mortgage Rules
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Due to the raised concern over possibly misleading sales presentations and advertisements for
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Toll Brothers Revenue Grows, As More Units Are Sold
3763 ViewsToll Brothers Inc., a home building company based in Horsham Pennsylvania, announced a 29 percent increase in its quarterly revenue due to the sale
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Housing Market Projects Are Looking Brighter for the Spring
2823 ViewsUnemployment, the high cost of just about everything and bills piling up to the sky..We have been facing all these problems for awhile now. The
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US Construction Spending on a Record Rise Despite Sluggish Economy
1680 ViewsU.S construction data shows an unusual rise in spending despite the overall slowdown in the economy. Construction spending surged to an annual rate
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Varying Views of Economists on Falling Oil Prices for Home Construction
1330 ViewsFalling oil prices on housing has been one of the most controversial topics for economists. They view such idea from different perspectives. Some
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Reverse Mortgage Fees and Rates
799 ViewsAre Reverse Mortgages really that good a choice? The major concern with a Reverse Mortgage is that of high costs. There are various reasons for
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39 ViewsThere is more than simple Math to purchasing a home! The mortgage calculator is the first tool that potential home buyers use before applying for
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96 ViewsYour credit report spills out “secrets” you may have forgotten about, long ago. It could be an unpleasant surprise to discover a large number of
Read more ...Buying a house that is NOT for SALE!
110 ViewsUnsolicited offers on your home: how would you respond to that? Buying your dream house may not be piece of cake at all, particularly when you're
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Third and largest insurance purchase by Freddie Mac to offset as much as $285 million of losses on a pool of US home loans.
115 ViewsIt’s a risk-sharing attempt that relies on regulators’ support. Freddie Mac made an email statement on the subject of the policies. These
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Gradual Climb of U.S. Home Prices
139 ViewsThe U.S. housing market appears persistent in advancing gradually. The growth rate of home prices in 20 cities showed a slow increase in the 12
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208 Views1. Credit report verification Did you know that errors may appear in credit reports? It is important that you take time to review your credit
Read more ...Freddie Mac Maintains Positive Outlook amidst Housing Market Problems
250 ViewsThe economic outlook, as seen by the economists of Freddie Mac, shows worrying signs of less than optimistic employment results and overall slowdown
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