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950K Homes Returned To Positive Equity 2nd Quarter

Nearly 950,000 homes returned to positive equity in the second quarter, now bringing the total number of residential homes with equity nationwide to more than 44 million, according to CoreLogic’s Equity Report. “The increase in borrower equity of $1 trillion … Continue reading

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Positive Equity For 4 Million Homeowners

Rising home prices Rising home prices helped many home owners welcome the return of positive equity in their homes last year. In 2013, 4 million homes returned to positive equity, bringing the total to 42.7 million, CoreLogic reports in its … Continue reading

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Home Owners Will Regain Equity In 2014

Home Owners Will Regain Equity More home owners will regain equity in 2014. The number of underwater homes continues to slip, with 791,000 properties regaining equity during the third quarter, CoreLogic reports. Currently, about 13 percent of all homes with … Continue reading

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Home Owners Insurance For Negative Equity

Consumers can self insure against negative equity A new type of insurance debuting next month protects home owners against negative equity. Underwater Mortgage Protection, offered by AmTrust Financial Services, is to launch in three states in December. It is then … Continue reading

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