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Buying a Home Won’t Get Much Cheaper
By Les Christie Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing … Continue reading
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Lenders that Sell Short Sales Faster and for Less, According to RealtyTrac
Pursuing a short sale is often thought of as a painstaking process, and it’s not uncommon to hear of complaints about slow responses from servicers and last minute rejections on offers. Fortunately, not all lenders/servicers are the same when it … Continue reading
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Fannie and Freddie Set Timeline Requirements for Short Sales
Beginning June 15, real estate agents working with distressed homeowners whose loans are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should expect to receive a decision on a short sale offer within 30-60 days. The GSEs issued new guidelines Tuesday … Continue reading
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Home seller pitfalls to avoid
Do your home’s features justify your asking price? By Dian Hymer, Monday, March 19, 2012. Six years after the market peaked in 2006 and prices started to decline, many sellers are still in denial about the current market value of … Continue reading
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The seven dealy sins of overpricing
By Trulia | Published: Oct 14, 2009 “We can always go down, but we can’t go up.” If you’re selling your home this statement has probably crossed your lips at least once. But when it comes to setting a pricing … Continue reading
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Buying real estate? Think long term.
Despite rosy economic reports, key issues could impact purchase By Dian Hymer, Monday, March 12, 2012. Inman News® Not long ago, buying a home was the best investment you could make. Not only did it provide a place to live, … Continue reading
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Florida Keys Coral Expert Named CNN Hero
CNN Hero Ken Nedimyer of Coral Restoration Foundation gives an inside look at his group’s underwater coral nursery in Florida. by David Conway • March 5, 2012 A Florida Keys coral restoration expert has been named a CNN Hero for … Continue reading
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Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards
Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan is 700. While this … Continue reading
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Proposed Bill to Speed Up Short Sale Process and Prevent Foreclosure
To avoid losing homes to foreclosure due to long response times for short sale transactions, three senators introduced legislation to speed up the short sale process. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) proposed the bill … Continue reading
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6 tips for selling in today’s market
Some homeowners have been waiting for years for a better housing market and a good time to sell. Is it better to wait a few more years and see if you can realize a higher sale price, or sell now … Continue reading
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