5/23/2012 9:46:00 PM
Top 10 Home Improvements That Pay You Back
If you're planning to sell your house any time soon, home improvements that build property value should be on your to-do list. It's a buyer's market, and between tighter purse strings and plenty of properties to choose from, shoppers want homes ...
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5/23/2012 8:37:00 PM
First-quarter housing data shows promise: Freddie Mac
Initial economic growth estimates for the first quarter hit 2.2%, slower than the fourth quarter of 2011, but still improved from three of the past four quarters, Freddie Mac said in its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook. Optimism also spread through ...
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5/22/2012 9:20:00 PM
Buying Advice
Buying a home is a significant and exciting decision. This section provides professional real estate advice and helpful home buying tips. First Steps The Internet and real estate professionals are the top two resources most buyers turn to when searching for ...
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5/22/2012 6:23:00 PM
Housing market shows early signs of healing
A spring growth spurt continues to bloom in the housing market. Existing-home sales rose 3.4 percent from March to April with tight supplies in markets like Miami helping to seed the rejuvenation, according to National Association of Realtors data released ...
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5/15/2012 9:21:00 PM
BofA to pay homeowners more for short sales
Bank of America ($7.30 -0.05% ) launched a new short sale program that could pay distressed homeowners between $2,500 and $30,000 in relocation assistance. Over the last two years, the bank completed roughly 200,000 short sales. For the first three months ...
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5/15/2012 7:16:00 PM
Trifecta of Good News Boosts Real Estate Market
In what may go down as a banner day for the housing market, three pieces of good news out today point to the possibility of a recovery on multiple fronts. Homebuilder confidence hit a five-year high, while housing affordability -- an index based on the relationship ...
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5/13/2012 7:34:00 PM
HUD: 3 bills will complete Obama refinancing initiative
Three bills intended to increase homeowner refinancing were introduced this week by Democratic senators — bills that HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said are “a win, win, win and something that we think can gain real bipartisan support very quickly ...
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5/13/2012 7:30:00 PM
Inland home sales listings April 23rd - April 29th
4/27/2012 Rialto 3 2 2438 Fillmore Avenue 92377 Details 4/27/2012 San Bernardino 3 1 2087 Mesa Street 92407 Details 4/27/2012 Murrieta 3 3 42264 C Street 92562 Details 4/27/2012 Jurupa Valley 480 2 2 6247 Morton Avenue 92509 Details 4/27/2012 Rancho Cucamonga ...
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5/10/2012 6:52:00 PM
Home Inspections for Sellers: Prepping for the Sale
A thorough home inspection is a critical step in the home-buying process, which is one reason that it's typically thought of as something the buyer has to do. There are, however, a few things that a seller can do to make the process smoother and ensure ...
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5/10/2012 6:49:00 PM
30-year mortgage rate hits record 3.83 percent
WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week. Cheap mortgage rates have made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...
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