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Home Owners Will Regain Equity In 2014

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Cliff

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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New Homes Built to Rent

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Cliff

Single family homes built to rent Thousands of single-family homes are being built to rent rather than sell, The New York Times reports. Built to rent – more home builders and investors see it as an income-generating investment at a … Continue reading →

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Professional Photos Sell Homes Faster

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cliff

Selling homes for more money and faster Professional photos sell homes faster and for more money than homes listed with point-and-shoot cameras, according to a new study by the real estate brokerage Redfin.  The study found that homes priced between … Continue reading →

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Consumer Confidence Equals Housing Hurdle

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cliff

Lack of Consumer Confidence The economic recovery is facing a big hurdle: a lack of consumer confidence. “As long as consumer spending is lagging on the personal shopping front, home buying is going to remain out of the question for … Continue reading →

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Foreclosed Owners Get Second Chance With FHA

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Cliff

FHA back to work program Foreclosed owners who lost their home due to financial hardships may get another shot at being home owners again soon. The Federal Housing Administration recently announced that they would shorten the waiting period for qualified … Continue reading →

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Go Green And Save On Your Next Mortgage

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Cliff

The Senate is considering, go green, bipartisan legislation that would require Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the FHA, and other federal mortgage entities to revamp their rules to reward energy savings. Supporters of energy efficiency want lenders to take the net … Continue reading →

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2014 Economic Recovery Led By Housing Sector

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Cliff

Economic Recovery Led By Housing Sector Mortgage giant Freddie Mac is expecting a 2014 economic recovery led by the housing sector. Economists predict a much stronger economic recovery will take hold next year, “led by a resurgent housing sector,” according … Continue reading →

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Home Buyers Cash Deposits Delay Closings

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Cliff

Home Buyers Cash Deposits Home buyers who make  cash deposits to their checking accounts that don’t come from payroll checks or income tax refunds during the processing of a mortgage likely will face delays in closing, lending experts warn. That’s … Continue reading →

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Home Owners and Banks Profit on Foreclosures

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Cliff

Home Owners Profit On Foreclosures More than 1,000 home owners who lost their homes to foreclosure in the Phoenix metro area may be eligible to recoup thousands of dollars in cash due to rising home prices. Many foreclosures are selling … Continue reading →

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Home Sales Volume for 2014

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Cliff

Home Sales Volume Same As 2013 The total dollar volume of home sales will rise modestly next year, but that growth will come from increased home prices, NAR Lawrence Yun told a forum Friday at the  Conference & Expo. Continuing … Continue reading →

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