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The Housing Market 10 Year Review

The housing market has made some strides in recent months, but how has it performed compared to 10 years ago? Has the real estate market really dug itself out of the housing crisis? The National Association of REALTORS® on its … Continue reading

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Where Your Social Security Check Goes The Farthest

Social Security is the largest source of retirement income for many retirees, but how far those checks will stretch depends on how much you’ve earned in Social Security benefits as well as where you live. For retired workers, the average … Continue reading

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Housing Economists Gaining Confidence About Job Market

The strengthening job market has more economists gaining confidence about the direction of the housing market over the next two years, according to a newly released Reuters poll of 29 housing analysts, including investors and economists. The economists surveyed expect … Continue reading

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Low Mortgage Rates Not Good For Housing Recovery

Mortgage rates are near historic lows, which is great news for home owners and buyers. But the situation could prove to be a big thorn in the side of the recovery. More than one-third of homes with a mortgage have … Continue reading

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Rentals Drive Housing Starts

Housing starts are back on the rise, but the most recent surge is due to a growth in the multifamily market, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Census Bureau.              Housing starts … Continue reading

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A Website For Deaths In Homes?

No Laws Requiring Disclosure of Deaths In Homes The site DiedInHouse.com is a database of death records, pulling from multiple sources that document deaths in or on residential properties. For a fee, users can search the site to see if … Continue reading

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A New Selling Tool: No Flood Insurance Needed

No Flood Insurance Required With ever increasing flood insurance hikes, the homes that are unaffected are in hot demand. Florida has some real estate professionals attaching riders to their for sale signs that say “no flood insurance required.” They’re also … Continue reading

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Housing Market Shows Signs Of Balance

Healthy Market Balance The housing market is showing signs of balance, according to a realtor.com latest National Housing Trend Report. The analysis finds year-over-year trends revealing strong gains in median list prices and declines in days in the housing market.  … Continue reading

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Home Buyer Demand Is Cooling

Housing Market Demand Home buyer demand is cooling this fall 2013, fueled by growing uncertainty in the economy, according to a new report by brokerage Redfin, which analyzes housing market demand based on the brokerage’s home tour and offer data.  … Continue reading

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