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Realty Times
Latest Real Estate News (11/17/2008)
Housing recovery has been a hot topic in recent weeks, with the government seizure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac topping the list in efforts to swing the market back into stability.
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Holiday Wish List (11/18/2008)
With the holidays just around the corner, you better get busy shopping. Here's a short wish-list of this years must-have gadgets and gizmos for the home. These modern gifts are sure to get your motor running while also enhancing the functionality and livability of your household
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Real Estate Outlook: Housing in Recovery (11/18/2008)
With all the turbulence and losses in stocks and bad economic news in the headlines lately, you can easily lose perspective on what's really going on in the real estate sector
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Ask Dr. Real Estate: Sold Today, Sued Tomorrow. What Did I Do Wrong? (11/17/2008)
The buyers are suing the sellers, my broker and me, maintaining there were several "material facts" about the property which we did not disclose. Any general guidance on how to avoid situations like this in the future?
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Condo Trends: Green – Color of Money and New Condos (11/17/2008)
Big-city developers are beginning to pick up on developing and building earth-friendly projects. Over the years, alternative energy sources were usually reserved for those folks living in more rural areas, with the personal budgets to build solar panels and one-stand wind mills to create a personal power grid. Now, condo developers are taking it to the next level in urban development.
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Market Conditions (11/17/2008)
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston yesterday announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to dozens of counties and parishes in Texas and Louisiana following Hurricane Ike. This assistance will support homeowners and low-income renters and includes foreclosure relief for families whose homes are insured through HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
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Fall Lawn Care (11/17/2008)
One of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime is to sell your home. And getting your house ready for resale is vital to a quick and successful sale, especially when many parts of the country are experiencing a buyers market. In addition to the remodeling projects and staging that you're preparing inside the home, remember that the very first impression a prospective buyer gets is the moment they drive up. A lackluster lawn can cost you in the end.
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Choosing Storage Options (11/17/2008)
Do you have too much to store and too little space? NARI remodelers help homeowners find some much-needed storage space.
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Real Estate Outlook: Predicting the Stock Market's Affect on Housing (11/17/2008)
With the unprecedented shocks on Wall Street and the financial sector still pulsing through the national economy, it's difficult to predict just how all this will ultimately affect real estate.
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Condo Trends: Nationally, Prices Hold 1Q Despite Housing Downturn (11/17/2008)
The first quarter national report is finally out (in September) for existing condominium and cooperative sales from the National Association of Realtors and it seems condos have actually been quite resilient in an era of dropping prices and failing inventories. The NAR reports stable prices overall across the U.S., dropping an average of only 2.8 percent for the first quarter 2008, compared to the same time a year ago.
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Market Conditions (11/17/2008)
The latest report from the National Association of Realtors indicates that pending home sales surged in August -- jumping 7.4 percent. This level is even higher than the August 2007 stats.
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Investor Report: Investing by December 1st (11/17/2008)
If you're planning to buy investment property and financing it through a lender who sells to Fannie Mae, keep the date December First in mind. Nail down your mortgage commitments quickly -- in the next six weeks if you can.
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Real Estate Outlook: Real Estate Market Defying Odds (11/17/2008)
The panic and fear that have been shaking Wall Street aren't translating into negative numbers for real estate - in fact, it's been the reverse.
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Market Conditions (11/17/2008)
The latest report from the National Association of Home Builders shows that encouraging new development may be key in local governments creating new jobs and stabilizing property values.
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Lessons Learned From The Credit Crunch: We're On Our Own (11/17/2008)
Do your decisions have the same penalty-free "do over" option that the credit crisis proved is available to governments, lenders, corporations and the professionals they employ? PJ Wade offers suggestions for advances on our post-meltdown decision making .
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Bond Yields Drive Long-Term Mortgage Rates to Higher Levels (11/17/2008)
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.46 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending October 30, 2008, up from last week when it averaged 6.04 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.26 percent.
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Investor Report: Who is Lending? (11/17/2008)
If you can come up with a downpayment, and are prepared to document income, assets and a solid appraised value, there are still some willing and able funding channels open to you.
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Can't Sell Your Home? Why Not Rent it? (11/17/2008)
It may not always make sense to sell your home. If that's the case, renting it could be a good option. But understanding the rental process and using expert help will alleviate extra stress.
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Investor Report: Home Investors Booming (11/17/2008)
The economy may be flat, but it's boom time for investors who know how to buy houses at fire-sale prices, fix them up and sell or rent them out.
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Clean Sweep HOA Chimneys (11/17/2008)
In many homeowner associations, wood burning fireplaces are a warm and inviting amenity that boost market value and livability. Some use them passionately, burning cords of wood each season while others rarely use them except for special occasions like Christmas. Regardless of the usage, the homeowner association has an obligation to see that they all meet fire safety codes
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Washington Report: Uniform Disclosures Mandated (11/17/2008)
It took six years and major controversies with Capitol Hill, but last Thursday HUD published final regulations mandating uniform disclosures for all new home mortgages -- plus tougher rules requiring "good faith estimates" from lenders that accurately reflect the line items on consumers' settlement sheets at the end of a home purchase or refinancing.
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Other Real Estate News
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:13:12 -0800
A presidential marketing lesson
Diary of a Real Estate Rookie

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:27:18 -0800
Loan mods encourage bad behavior
Letters to the Editor

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:44:14 -0800
'Easy HUD' to support new RESPA rule
Industry may spend $153 million on software, training

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
HUD: Consumers will shop for loans
Rule changes could cut into industry profits

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
'Shameless, dishonest ... it better not happen'
Letters to the Editor

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Inman Twitter Census
Inman Community brief

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:22:12 -0800
Neglecting second mortgage incites 'F' word
Homeowner distraught when ex-hubby stops payments

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:17:16 -0800
Experts disagree on roof life
Should buyer negotiate cash credit or cancel deal?

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:31:09 -0800
Nine ways to dump your slump
Hit lead-generation goals by 'fishing where the fish are'

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:31:59 -0800
Freddie: Expect further declines in lending
New forecast a reversal from last month

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:27:39 -0800
'Discount brokerages cost consumers money'
Letters to the Editor

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:21:40 -0800
The good and bad about Mortgage Marvel
Review finds borrowers helpless against lender, title overcharges

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Loan mods could restore confidence
FDIC plan synchs with real estate industry aims

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Reaction to FSBOs on Realtor.com
Letters to the Editor

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Attack of the Real Estate Tomato
Real Estate Connect Speaker Profile: Jim Cronin

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:54:28 -0800
No guarantee when housing meltdown will end
How can sellers avoid $40K loss, tarnished credit?

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:52:08 -0800
Should I work with more than one agent?
Factors that determine when setup is warranted

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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:35:50 -0800
Economy needs full $700 billion, and more
Commentary: Financial emergency calls for more credit

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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:19:48 -0800
Realogy works to avert default on loans
Company announces debt exchange offering

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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:11:49 -0800
Better home search coming to New Zealand?
Global real estate brief

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