May 18, 2012
HUD: Counseling helps families own homes
Potential buyers who understand the process and what ownership entails tend to have fewer problems after the closing.
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Fixed mortgage rates hit record lows again
The 30-year FRM dropped to 3.79%, the 15-year FRM hit 3.04%, and ARMs averaged 2.83%, says Freddie Mac.
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Next president to figure out Fannie, Freddie
What's the best way to keep mortgage market humming? NAR wants gov't to hold onto Fannie and Freddie; others disagree.
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May 17, 2012
Florida’s Realtors advocate for homeownership in nation’s capital
Realtors gathered by Washington Monument this morning. Their message to lawmakers: Protect the American Dream.
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Gov. leading Spanish biz development mission
Florida Realtors Pres. Summer Greene and V.P. John Sebree will court companies interested in Fla. real estate deals.
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Housing affordability reaches record in first quarter
NAR President Moe Veissi: "We've never seen better housing affordability conditions or market opportunities."
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Sellers’ do-it-yourself home staging tips
Pulte says it identifies likely buyers and makes model homes appeal to their taste. Home sellers can do the same thing.
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May 16, 2012
BofA announces new short sale incentive
Short sale sellers can get $2,500 to $30,000, depending on home's appraised value, if closing occurs before Sept. 26.
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U.S. housing market finally reaches a turning point
New institute formed by The Conference Board and Nielsen predicts investor demand for rentals will drive recovery.
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May 15, 2012
Group hopes to standardize real estate terms
What's the difference between "ranch," "rambler" or "single story"? RESO hopes all agents will use similar descriptions.
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